Union Twp., PA – Fatal Truck Crash Shuts Down I-81 at MM 87.5
Union Township, PA (August 3, 2024) – Officials say Interstate 81 North in Lebanon County was closed for more than eight hours on Saturday, August 3, after a deadly collision took place.
A crash involving three tractor-trailers occurred around 4:15 a.m. in Union Township, and officers added that the crash was initially reported in the area of mile marker 87.5.. Those with injuries were transported to nearby medical facilities for further examination and care. State police have also confirmed that one fatality occurred in the incident. Interstate 81 ultimately reopened to traffic around 1:00 p.m. Saturday, though an investigation remains underway by state police.
We extend our sincerest condolences to the deceased victim’s loved ones. Our thoughts go out to any injured victims and their families.
Fatal Truck Accidents in Pennsylvania
Our state is home to thousands of vehicle accidents annually, resulting in serious injuries or fatalities for many drivers. Like residents of many other states, Pennsylvanians may be particularly concerned about the dangers and risks of multi-driver accidents, especially when traversing the multi-lane roadways and heavily trafficked interstates spanning our state. Of course, Pennsylvania sees a lot of truck traffic because of the state’s vast system of roads and interstates.
In addition, incidents that include several drivers or heavy-duty vehicles, such as trucks, have a significant probability of becoming catastrophic and even fatal on these roadways. For example, at least 166,000 truck accidents occurred throughout the United States in just one year. Approximately 4,678 of these were fatalities as a consequence of these serious wrecks. And even worse, even though Florida, Texas, and California were the states with the highest number of accidents, Pennsylvania was not too far behind.
Pennsylvania had around 10,000 to 12,000 truck accidents in the same year, meaning that our state ranked fourth for these semi-truck severe collisions. Approximately 250 to 300 people lost their lives in these incidents, and more than 4,000 to 5,000 were injured. That said, those interested in filing claims against the insurance company of an at-fault truck driver in a Pennsylvania truck accident may face an uphill battle. In other words, victims do not deal with the average motorist in these claims.
Regrettably, many insurance companies are concerned with minimizing their financial liability and increasing their profits to benefit their bottom line. Furthermore, since trucking companies are involved, victims are often up against well-funded enterprises that have an army of attorneys fighting for their interests, leaving victims and their families to attempt to cover their losses out of their pocket. For these reasons and more, following a vehicle accident caused by another party’s negligence, victims can and should take legal action with the help of a skilled attorney. Accident victims can highly benefit from resorting to a Union Township truck accident lawyer as soon as possible.
At Edelstein, Martin & Nelson, our attorneys understand the complexities of these cases and strive to provide our clients with the best possible legal representation. We have helped numerous individuals obtain justice and compensation for their injuries and damages caused by car accidents. If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident, do not hesitate to contact our Pennsylvania personal injury law firm by calling (215) 731-9900 for a free case evaluation. Let us help you take back control of your life today.
