Bristol, PA (January 28, 2022) – Two people were injured in a tractor-trailer crash that happened in Bristol on Thursday afternoon, January 27.
According to local officials, the accident happened at 3:30 p.m. on Green Lane around the area of Airport Road. Police confirmed that a Dodge Challenger muscle car was driving in the area when the driver slammed into the side of a FedEx tractor-trailer. The truck was making a left turn at the time. Police said that the Challenger driver must have been trying to avoid the accident, as there were skid marks in the area.
Numerous responders, including paramedics and fire crews, were immediately dispatched to the scene to help those with injuries. Two people inside the Challenger were taken to St. Mary Medical Center for treatment of serious injuries. Nobody in the truck sustained injuries.
Green Lane was blocked in the area for an extended period of time as police worked to clear the scene.
No further details have been released but the investigation into the accident continues. Police will update with more information as it becomes available.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Truck Accidents in Pennsylvania
Because tractor-trailers are some of the largest vehicles on our roads in Pennsylvania, they are capable of causing some of the most extensive harm in the event of an accident. Pennsylvania sees a large amount of truck accidents every year due to the recklessness of others. In 2020 alone, statistics showed that approximately 6,344 large truck accidents happened within Pennsylvania. Because it requires a large amount of skill to operate a truck compared to other vehicles, companies are known for hiring the safest drivers. However, these accidents continue to occur every year. If you have been hurt in a life-altering truck accident, you should have the skilled help of an attorney on your side.
The aftermath of a truck accident can affect your life in a variety of ways that you are not prepared to face. These claims are known for being some of the most complex in the entire state of Pennsylvania. Truck drivers are expected to abide by certain regulations on our roads at all times. On top of this, many parties could be at fault for a truck accident. These include some of the following parties:
- Truck drivers
- Trucking companies
- Manufacturers
- Cargo loaders
If you have sustained injuries in a truck accident, you should speak with a dedicated Bristol truck accident attorney.
Bristol Truck Accident Attorneys
Our attorneys at Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys are here to help you move forward after a truck accident that was caused by another party. Truck companies employ large insurance companies to work on their behalf, which can pose issues when it comes to your claim. Our attorneys are well-versed in accident laws and will help you every step of the way when it comes to moving forward with a claim. We are here for you when you need us the most. Please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in Bristol at (215) 600-0681 for more information on your options.
Note: Our team of writers uses secondary sources to produce this post including local and state media and news sources, local and state police incident reports, social medial platforms as well as eyewitness accounts about serious accidents that take place in Pennsylvania. For that reason, if you find any information that is not correct, please contact Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys as soon as possible so that we can update the post with the most accurate information available. A post will be removed upon request.
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