Hellertown, PA – Injuries Reported in Tractor-Trailer Crash on I-78

Hellertown, PA (June 10, 2023) – On Friday morning, June 9, a tractor-trailer collision with injuries occurred on a major highway in Hellertown.

According to Pennsylvania State Police, the collision happened at 11:01 a.m. in the eastbound lanes of I-78 around the area of mile marker 71.5. Police confirmed that a tractor-trailer and a smaller vehicle of some type were involved in a collision with each other due to reasons that are not yet known, causing the tractor-trailer to overturn. This led to severe damage and debris scattered all over the roadway.

Paramedics, fire crews, and several other local responders were dispatched to the scene to help those in need. One or more parties reported injuries in the collision. The injured parties were hospitalized, though their current conditions are not yet known.

The roadway was blocked in several lanes of traffic immediately following the accident. A single lane of traffic was reopened about an hour after it happened, which led to delays.

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

We want to offer our warmest sympathies to the parties who have been hurt in this accident with hopes of a speedy recovery.

Truck Accidents in Pennsylvania 

Tractor trailers are some of the largest vehicles on our roads in Pennsylvania and beyond. This means that when an accident occurs involving one of these vehicles, it can lead to catastrophic damages. In 2015, it was reported that 7,465 truck accidents happened in Pennsylvania, leading to 130 fatalities and many more injuries. Though truck drivers are supposed to be some of the safest drivers on our roads, truck accidents still happen every single day within the state as truck drivers are driving from one destination to the next. If you have been hurt in a truck accident that is not your fault, you should speak with an attorney that you can trust.

The aftermath of a truck collision can be a challenging thing to face, especially if you have never been involved in a truck accident in the past. The injuries that stem from these accidents tend to be incredibly severe due to the size of trucks. These include some of the following:

• Spinal cord injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Organ damage
• Broken bones

It can be a long road to recovery after you have sustained injuries. You may have to spend time recovering in the hospital or away from the workplace. This is why you should speak with a Hellertown truck accident attorney as soon as possible.

At Edelstein Martin & Nelson, our attorneys will stand by your side after you have been harmed in a truck crash that is not your fault. Though trucks are a necessity, we also realize that an accident could affect your life for years to come depending on its severity. Our attorneys are prepared to provide you with all of the resources that you need to get back on your feet during this difficult time in your life. Please contact a truck accident attorney in Hellertown at (215) 731-9900 to find out what we can do for you.