Mercer, PA – Three Individuals Injured in Multi-Vehicle Collision on I-79

Mercer, PA (July 25, 2022) – Three people were seriously injured in a multi-vehicle collision that took place on a highway in Mercer on Monday afternoon, July 25.

According to Mercer County officials, the accident happened around 2:14 p.m. on I-79 around the area of Mercer Grove City Road. Several vehicles were traveling on the highway in the area when they collided due to reasons that are not yet known. The involved vehicles were badly damaged as a result of the accident.

Several responders, including fire crews and paramedics, were immediately called to the scene to help those in need. Three patients were severely injured in the accident. The parties were flown by medical helicopter to local hospitals for treatment. Their identities and conditions are not yet known.

Several eastbound and westbound lanes of traffic were blocked in the area for a period of time. Police worked to clear the scene as quickly as possible.

No further details have been released at this time. Mercer officials continue their investigation into the circumstances leading up to the accident.

Our thoughts go out to the parties injured in this accident with hopes of a speedy recovery.

Car Accidents in Pennsylvania 

Reports show that tens of thousands of people are hurt in car accidents throughout the state of Pennsylvania every year. In 2020, it was reported that approximately 104,475 car accidents happened on our roads, with approximately 61,248 people sustaining injuries in these collisions. Car accidents have quickly become a leading cause of hospitalizations throughout the state of Pennsylvania over recent years. These accidents happen due to a wide array of reasons, including the following:

• Driver distractions
• Driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol
• Speeding
• Falling asleep behind the wheel

If your life has been upended due to a car accident, you should speak with a skilled attorney that you can trust.

Many people are seriously injured in Pennsylvania car crashes each year. If you have been hurt in a collision that is not your fault, you should speak with a dedicated Mercer car accident attorney that you can trust. Severe injuries tend to land victims in the hospital for days, weeks, or months at a time. On top of this, if your injuries are serious enough, you could miss out on time in the workplace. You should be prepared to seek the immediate help of a Mercer personal injury lawyer after a car accident.

Our attorneys at Edelstein Martin & Nelson are here to help you get back on your feet after a car accident that was caused by another party. We believe that, if you are entitled to fair compensation, the insurance company should never deny you. We will help you stand up for your rights during these challenging times. Our attorneys will assist you as you navigate the legal system and work toward the compensation that you deserve at this time. You should never have to stand alone after a serious car accident. Please contact a car accident attorney in Mercer at (215) 731-9900 to find out what options are available for you in your time of need.

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.