Annville, PA – Driver Injured in Dump Truck Accident on Horseshoe Pke

Annville, PA (February 8, 2023) – Around 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 7, a driver was hurt in a dump truck accident that took place at an Annville intersection.

According to Lebanon County officials, the accident happened at the intersection of Horseshoe Pike and Louser Road. Police confirmed that a passenger vehicle was traveling in the area when it was involved in a collision with a dump truck. The involved vehicles were badly damaged as a result of the collision.

Paramedics, fire crews, and several other Annville responders were dispatched to the scene to help those in need. The driver of the passenger vehicle was trapped inside their vehicle and had to be extricated by fire crews. They were then flown to the hospital by medical helicopter.

Due to the severity of the accident, the roadway was blocked in the area for several hours. A diesel spill from the truck was cleaned up by Hazmat crews.

The investigation into the circumstances of the collision continues.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the party who has been seriously injured in this accident. We hope that they receive a full recovery.

Truck Accidents in Pennsylvania 

Though truck accidents are still not as common as other accidents, they still occur in Pennsylvania more commonly than in other states in the U.S. Because of the hundreds of thousands of miles of highways in Pennsylvania, there is a huge risk of being involved in a truck accident when drivers are not paying attention to the roads around them. In 2015, statistics showed that more than 7,465 large truck-related accidents happened within the state. Out of these accidents, 130 lost their lives, and hundreds more sustained serious injuries. If you have been hurt in a truck accident that is not your fault, you should speak with an attorney that you can trust.

Many individuals understand, unfortunately, how traumatic it is to become involved in a truck accident. These accidents can bring turmoil to a person’s life, which is why it is crucial that you seek the assistance of an Annville truck accident lawyer. There are many parties who could be at fault for a truck-related crash, which include the following:

• Truck drivers
• Trucking companies
• Manufacturers of truck parts
• Cargo loaders

Nothing compares to becoming involved in a truck accident. If you have been hurt in one of these accidents, you should speak with a dedicated Annville personal injury attorney.

Our attorneys at Edelstein Martin & Nelson are here to help you protect your rights after you have been hurt in a serious truck accident. Help is only a call away. It is not always easy to prove that a truck driver or another party has acted carelessly, which is why you need the help of an attorney on your side. We are dedicated to helping you work toward the compensation that you deserve for a wide array of financial damages. You should not have to worry about facing the aftermath of a truck crash on your own. Please contact a truck accident attorney in Annville at (215) 731-9900 to find out what we can do for you.

Note: Independent sources were used to create this post, including news stories, witness statements, social media posts, and first-hand accounts about the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident that are represented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you find incorrect information or would like the post to be removed, please contact us immediately.  We will correct the inaccurate information or will remove the post completely.

Disclaimer: As well-respected members of the community, we at Edelstein, Martin & Nelson strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who drives on our roads and highways. We are always saddened by these accidents but hope that, through awareness, members of our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. The photos depicted in this post are not representative of the actual accident scene.