Bethlehem, PA – David Polczer Killed in Fatal Truck Accident on E Fourth St

Bethlehem, PA (June 10, 2022) – One person was killed in a fatal dump truck accident that took place at a Bethlehem intersection on Thursday afternoon, June 9.

According to local officials, the accident happened around 1:15 p.m. at the intersection of East Fourth Street and Emery Street. A driver in a dump truck was traveling in the area of the intersection when the truck ran into a passenger vehicle and then a traffic post. The dump truck sustained severe damage as a result of the accident.

Paramedics, fire crews, and several other responders were dispatched to the scene to help those in need. A passenger in the dump truck, identified as 57-year-old David Polczer, was rushed to St. Luke’s Hospital with severe injuries. He was tragically pronounced dead about an hour after he arrived. Nobody else was injured in the accident.

The roadway was blocked at the intersection for over an hour as police worked to clear the scene.

No further details have been released. The investigation into the accident continues.

We would like to offer our condolences to the family of the deceased victim.

Fatal Truck Accidents in Pennsylvania

Large trucks dominate our roads in the state of Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, this means that truck accidents also take place in the blink of an eye throughout the state. In fact, hundreds of lives are lost as a result of fatal truck accidents every year in Pennsylvania. In 2015, approximately 7,465 truck accidents involving large commercial vehicles took place. Out of these accidents, about 130 people lost their lives. Truck accidents may not be as common as other accidents in Pennsylvania but, when they do occur, they tend to lead to some of the most extensive harm. If you have lost someone you love in a fatal truck accident, it is important that you speak with an attorney that you can trust.

Truck drivers and companies are supposed to do anything in their interests to protect other drivers who share our roads. Unfortunately, reckless acts still take place and take lives every year within the state. It can be difficult to face the loss of a loved one in an accident, which is why you should speak with a skilled Bethlehem truck accident lawyer as soon as possible. There are many different parties who could be at fault for a truck accident, including the following:

• Truck drivers
• Trucking companies
• Manufacturers
• Cargo loaders

If you have lost a loved one in a truck accident, you should speak with a Bethlehem wrongful death attorney as soon as possible.

At Edelstein Martin & Nelson, our attorneys are here for you after you have lost someone you love in a truck accident. We have successfully recovered millions of dollars in compensation for victims of truck accidents. If you have lost someone you love in a crash, our attorneys will stand by your side from start to finish. We will help you obtain the compensation that you deserve. Please do not hesitate to contact a truck accident attorney in Bethlehem at (215) 731-9900 to find out what options are available for you at this time.

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 a well-respected member 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.