Grove City, PA (July 19, 2023) – A man was killed in a fatal rear-end collision that took place on a highway in Grove City on the afternoon of Monday, July 17.
According to Mercer County officials, the accident happened in the eastbound lanes of I-80. Police confirmed that a pickup truck was traveling in the area when it suddenly rear-ended the back of a Jeep SUV that was traveling in the same lane. The Jeep was then pushed into the back of a tractor-trailer. The Jeep rolled over onto its roof, leading to extensive damage.
Paramedics and various other local responders were dispatched to the scene after the accident. The front-seat passenger inside the Jeep, identified as 80-year-old John Lesher of Gratz, was trapped inside the vehicle. He was tragically pronounced dead at the scene due to traumatic injuries.
The driver of the Jeep, identified as 80-year-old Laura Lesher, was flown to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital with serious injuries. There were two other passengers in their vehicle, identified as an 11-year-old girl and a 16-year-old girl, who sustained minor injuries as a result.
Nobody else sustained injuries in the accident, including 33-year-old Shayne Stanford, who was driving the pickup truck then. Stanford had two passengers in their vehicle. The tractor-trailer driver was not formally identified but remained on the scene.
A large portion of the road was blocked following the crash, which led to delays.
No further details have been released. The investigation into the circumstances of the accident continues.
We offer our warmest condolences to the family and friends of the victim who lost his life in this accident. We also hope that all injured parties receive a speedy recovery.
Pennsylvania sees a large number of fatal car accidents every year. These accidents take on many forms but rear-end collisions are known for being some of the most severe. In the U.S., each year, approximately 1.7 million rear-end accidents occur. Out of these accidents, about 1,700 lives are taken, and another 500,000 people sustain injuries. Losing a loved one can come as a surprise and affect your life in many ways. Speaking with a skilled attorney is in your best interests after a fatal loss.
It is normal to question where you should turn after a fatal rear-end accident. While you are grieving the loss of your loved one, you may be left wondering how you will afford to pay the many bills that pile up against you. Wrongful death claims are incredibly complex for families, especially those who have never faced one in the past. Many parties can be successful in bringing one of these claims, such as the following:
Speaking with a skilled Grove City wrongful death attorney can help you move forward during these difficult times.
At Edelstein Martin & Nelson, our attorneys have aggressively fought to protect the rights of those who have lost loved ones in fatal accidents. You should have a compassionate attorney on your side who can fully investigate your claim and help you meet deadlines that are expected of you. We believe in helping you work toward the compensation that you deserve. Please do not hesitate to contact a wrongful death attorney in Grove City at (215) 731-9900 for more information on how we can assist you.
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