Cambria Twp, PA – Man Killed in Truck Accident at PA-22 & Rubisch Rd

Cambria Township, PA (May 26, 2023) – At 12:06 p.m. on Thursday, May 25, a man was killed in a fatal truck accident in Cambria Township.

According to Cambria County officials, the accident happened at the intersection of PA-22 and Rubisch Road. Police confirmed that 77-year-old Richard Dow was traveling south in an SUV when he made a turn onto PA-22. His SUV was then struck by a westbound triaxle truck. The truck then slammed into a Cambria County Sheriff’s SUV with two deputies inside it.

Paramedics, fire crews, and several other responders were dispatched to the scene to help those in need. Dow was tragically pronounced dead at the scene due to traumatic injuries. His wife and the two deputies were transported to the hospital for treatment of unknown injuries. There was also a dog in the SUV that was badly injured and had to be euthanized.

The roadway was blocked at the intersection for an extended period of time. Police worked to clear the scene as quickly as possible.

The investigation into the circumstances of the collision continues.

We want to take a moment to offer our warmest condolences to the family and friends of the victim who lost his life in this accident. We also hope that the injured parties receive a full recovery.

Fatal Truck Accidents in Pennsylvania 

Though large truck accidents do not happen as commonly as other accidents in Pennsylvania, they tend to lead to some of the most catastrophic damages when they do occur. In 2021, it was reported that 7,244 truck accidents happened in the state of Pennsylvania, with hundreds of people losing their lives in these horrific accidents. Truck drivers are supposed to be some of the safest drivers on our roads, but these collisions still occur all the time. If you have lost someone you love in a fatal truck accident, it is crucial that you speak with a skilled attorney.

Truck accidents take on many forms and lead to some of the most severe injuries and even fatalities. Some of the most common types of fatal truck accidents include the following:

• Rollovers
• Wide-turn accidents
• Jackknife collisions
• T-Bone accidents

Many parties could be to blame for a truck accident, such as a truck driver, a trucking company, or even a manufacturer. If you have lost a loved one in a truck accident, you may wonder where you can turn. You and your family should seek the immediate help of a Cambria Township truck accident lawyer in your time of need.

It can be difficult to face the loss of a loved one in a truck crash. This is why our attorneys at Edelstein Martin & Nelson are here to help you in your dire time of need. Dealing with the insurance company is not an easy thing to do on your own, which is why we will help you every step of the way during these difficult times. You should never have to face a wrongful death claim on your own. Please contact a truck accident attorney in Cambria Township at (215) 731-9900 to find out what we can do for you.