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Steelton, PA – Two Killed in Fatal Box Truck Accident at S Front St & PA-230

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May 5, 2023

Steelton, PA (May 5, 2023) – Two people were killed in a fatal box truck accident that took place at an intersection in Steelton on the afternoon of Wednesday, May 3.

According to Dauphin County officials, the accident happened around 4 p.m. at the intersection of South Front Street and PA-230. Police confirmed that a driver was in a box truck in the area when their vehicle collided with a passenger vehicle due to reasons that are not yet known. The involved vehicles were badly damaged as a result of the collision.

Several Steelton responders, including paramedics and fire crews, were dispatched to the scene to help those in need. The driver of the passenger vehicle was tragically pronounced dead at the scene. The passenger in that vehicle was also pronounced dead at the scene. Another passenger in one of the vehicles, who has not yet been identified, was rushed to a local hospital for treatment of unknown injuries.

The roadway was blocked at the intersection for a period of time. This led to delays until the scene was cleared.

The investigation into the circumstances of the accident continues.

We would like to offer our warmest condolences to the family and friends of the victims who lost their lives in this accident. We also hope that the injured party receives a full recovery.

Fatal Truck Accidents in Pennsylvania 

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Tractor-trailers and other trucks are some of the largest modes of transportation on our roads. In just 2015, it was reported that 7,465 big truck accidents happened in Pennsylvania. Out of these accidents, approximately 130 people were killed in fatal truck accidents due to the negligence of others. Because these vehicles weigh tens of thousands of pounds, they are capable of causing extensive harm – even death – in many cases. If you have lost someone you love in a fatal truck accident, you should speak with an attorney that you can rely on.

Losing somebody close to you in a fatal truck accident can have a huge impact on every aspect of your life. As you are grieving the immense loss of a loved one, you may wonder how you are ever going to afford to pay the many bills that keep piling up against you. You may be stressed and alone after a truck accident, as these can be incredibly complex claims. There are several parties who could be at fault for a truck accident, such as the following:

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

If you have lost someone you love in a fatal truck collision, you should speak with a Steelton truck accident attorney that you can trust.

Our attorneys at Edelstein Martin & Nelson are here for you after you have lost someone you love in a fatal truck accident. We believe that you have every right to hold a responsible party liable for the harm that they have caused you and your family in an accident. Having the help of an attorney on your side can ensure that your rights are being protected as you work toward the compensation that you deserve for a wide array of aspects such as medical bills, funeral costs, pain and suffering, and more. Please contact a truck accident attorney in Steelton at (215) 731-9900 to find out what we can do for you at this time.

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