East Pennsboro Twp, PA – One Killed in Fatal Truck Accident on I-81

East Pennsboro Township, PA (June 2, 2022) – On Wednesday morning, June 1, one person was killed in a fatal truck accident in East Pennsboro Township.

According to Pennsylvania State Police, the accident happened around 4:30 a.m. in the southbound lanes of I-81 around the area of mile marker 64.5. A tractor-trailer was headed south while a second tractor-trailer was sitting, illegally parked along the road. The southbound truck struck the rear of the second truck, which caused it to overturn off the side of the road.

Paramedics, fire crews, and several other responders were called to the scene to help those in need. The driver of the southbound vehicle, identified as a 53-year-old man from Ohio, was rushed to a local hospital where he was tragically pronounced deceased. The driver in the illegally-parked truck was not hurt.

A large portion of the road was blocked in the area for an extended period of time. Police quickly 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 and friends of the victim whose life was taken in this accident.

Fatal Truck Accidents in Pennsylvania 

Truck accidents are known for being some of the most catastrophic accidents that happen on our roads in the state of Pennsylvania every year. This is due to the fact that tractor-trailers are some of the largest vehicles on our roadways within the state. Hundreds of fatalities that take place in the state of Pennsylvania stem from truck accidents every single year. In 2017, it was reported that approximately 6,807 truck accidents took place within the state, with over 145 people losing their lives in these accidents. If you have lost someone you love in a fatal truck accident, you should speak with an attorney who has handled these claims in the past.

Many people wonder where they can turn after they have lost a loved one in a truck accident. Truck accident claims can be incredibly severe, which is why it can be helpful to have the help of a skilled East Pennsboro Township truck accident attorney on your side moving forward. If you have sustained these immense losses, you may be aware of the fact that several parties could be at fault for your accident. These include some of the following:

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

If you have lost someone close to you in a truck accident, you should be prepared to speak with a skilled East Pennsboro Township wrongful death attorney that you can trust.

Our knowledgeable attorneys at Edelstein Martin & Nelson are here to help you get back on your feet after you have lost someone you love in a fatal truck accident. We are here to take your claim at any time after you have sustained the enormous loss of a loved one. As you are grieving, we believe that you should never have to worry about the bills that continue to pile up against you. Our attorneys are here to help you work toward the compensation that you deserve for a wide array of damages. Please do not hesitate to contact a wrongful death attorney in East Pennsboro Township at (215) 731-9900 to find out how we can help 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 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.