Harrisburg, PA – Tractor-Trailer Crash at N Cameron St & Elmerton Ave

Harrisburg, PA (February 25, 2022) – On Thursday morning, February 24, a tractor-trailer crash led to injuries at an intersection in Harrisburg.

According to Harrisburg Police, the accident happened at the intersection of North Cameron Street and Elmerton Avenue. A tractor-trailer and four passenger vehicles were traveling in the area when they entered the intersection at the same time, colliding forcefully with each other. The vehicles involved in the accident were badly damaged and had to be towed from the scene.

Paramedics, fire crews, and numerous other responders were called to the scene to help those in need. An individual inside one of the involved vehicles was taken to a trauma hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries. It is not known if anyone else sustained injuries as a result of the accident.

The roadway was blocked in the area of the intersection for an extended period of time. Police quickly worked to clear the scene.

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

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.

Truck Accidents in Pennsylvania 

Truck accidents do not happen as commonly as other accidents on our roads. However, when they do occur, they are capable of causing some of the most extensive harm to those involved. This is due to the fact that there is a size disparity between both tractor-trailers and passenger vehicles. In just one recent year in the entire U.S., it is estimated that approximately 110,000 truck accidents led to serious injuries to those involved. Pennsylvania is no stranger to these horrific and life-altering accidents. After a truck accident, your health and recovery should be your first priority. From there, you may wonder where you can turn.

It is never easy to move forward after you have sustained serious injuries in a truck accident. Because of this, you should be prepared to speak with a dedicated Harrisburg truck accident attorney who has handled these claims in the past. Bringing a lawsuit can be a complex process, especially when it involves a complicated truck accident claim. Many parties could be at fault for a truck accident, including some of the following:

• Truck drivers
• Trucking companies
• Manufacturers
• Cargo loaders

If you have sustained injuries in a truck accident, you may question where you can turn. You are likely not well-versed in truck accident laws, which is why you should have a knowledgeable Harrisburg personal injury lawyer on your side.

Harrisburg Truck Accident Attorneys 

Our attorneys at Edelstein Martin & Nelson are here for you and your family after a serious truck accident has turned your life upside-down. You have a variety of legal rights that you may not even be aware of after a truck collision. Our attorneys will stand by your side and help you work toward the compensation you deserve. You should never have to deal with the stressful aftermath of a truck accident alone. If you have been hurt in a truck accident, please do not hesitate to contact a truck accident attorney in Harrisburg at (215) 731-9900 for more information on how we can help 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.