Butler, PA - Fatal Hit-and-Run Collision on I-80 near MM 257 Under Inquiry

Butler, PA (March 21, 2025) – A Connecticut man is dead after a fatal hit and run took place on Interstate 80 on March 21.

According to Butler County officials, police reports state that a 53-year-old man from Hartford, Connecticut, was killed after a fatal hit-and-run crash occurred near mile marker 257 at around 2:30 p.m.

Per the PennDOT, the closure was in the eastbound lanes between Exit 256: PA 93 – Nescopeck/Conyngham and Exit 260A: I-81 South – Harrisburg, but has since been reopened. Troopers say that the man was outside his disabled commercial vehicle when he was struck by an incoming commercial vehicle.

We offer our warmest condolences to the family members of the deceased victim.

Fatal Accidents in Pennsylvania 

Pennsylvania falls victim to many serious accidents every year. Unfortunately, many lives are lost due to severe accidents every single year. In 2020, it was reported that 11,654 people lost their lives in drunk driving accidents throughout the United States. The loss of a loved one can affect your life in many ways, both emotionally and financially. As a family grieves, they should have the assistance of a wrongful death attorney on their side who has handled these claims in the past.

It is normal to feel as if your questions are unanswered after you have lost somebody you love in a fatal accident. In the event of a drunk driving accident, you will need to show that the driver was intoxicated at the time of your loved one’s accident. This is not always easy to do on your own. You will need police reports and evidence from experts in many cases. On top of this, the insurance company might try to minimize your claim and offer you much less than you deserve during these trying times. This is why you need the assistance of a Butler wrongful death attorney on your side as you move forward.

At Edelstein Martin & Nelson, our attorneys will stand by your side after a fatal collision. We understand how overwhelming a fatal collision can be and offer our help and resources in your time of need. We will help you work toward the compensation that you deserve for a wide array of aspects. These include some of the following aspects:

• Medical bills
• Funeral and burial expenses
• Lost income and future lost wages
• Pain and suffering

Please do not hesitate to contact our wrongful death attorney in Butler at (215) 731-9900 to find out what options you have as you get back on your feet. We have helped numerous bereaved families obtain justice and compensation for the tragic and unexpected loss of a loved one caused in a car accident. Do not hesitate to contact our Pennsylvania personal injury law firm, Edelstein Martin & Nelson, as soon as possible.