Greencastle, PA (May 17, 2023) – On Wednesday afternoon, May 17, a deadly accident in Franklin County forced the closure of a stretch of Interstate 81.
Around 3:30 p.m., local officers and troopers with the Pennsylvania State Police reported the closure of northbound lanes at Exit 5 for Greencastle and Waynesboro.
Trooper Megan Frazer of the PSP confirmed that the incident resulted in at least one fatality, but she has not revealed any specific information about the victims involved or the cause of the crash. According to Frazer, the roadway will be blocked for a lengthy period of time.
An investigation is still active, and no other details have been reported publicly. Witnesses in the area at the time of the accident were asked to contact the PSP with any additional information.
Our deepest condolences go out to the families of the deceased victims. Any injured victims and their loved ones are in our thoughts.
Deadly Vehicle Wrecks in Pennsylvania
The majority of fatalities and injuries in Pennsylvania, as well as the rest of the United States and many other nations, are caused by automobile accidents. Analysts say that, on average, it is estimated that about 53,500 people in Pennsylvania are injured annually as a result of car accidents.
People who have just suffered their first injuries in a car crash are naturally worried about the future because of all the unknowns. How likely am I to fully recover from my injuries and return to work? I must inform my insurance company, especially if the other party’s insurance contacts me. To that end, what words of advice do you have for me?
Needless to say, dealing with the aftermath of an auto accident is much less stressful if you contact a Philadelphia lawyer as soon as possible.
Because of this, Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys has a team of experienced lawyers ready to help you. Pennsylvania’s statute of limitations for filing a claim for damages is just two years. You should consult with a qualified lawyer as soon as possible to make sure you are able to meet all deadlines.
A person injured in an automobile accident that was someone else’s fault may file a personal injury lawsuit seeking compensation for their suffering (including medical bills, lost wages, ongoing treatment costs, pain and suffering, and more). Our legal team will pursue these and other compensation options on your behalf. Thus, you can move forward as smoothly as possible with the knowledge that you are not alone in this trying time.
If you’ve been hurt in an incident that wasn’t your fault, don’t worry; we’ll do everything we can to help you get well and return to living your life as soon as possible. As soon as you are ready to pursue justice and get a complete financial and physical recovery from your injuries via legal action, we encourage you to contact our Philadelphia-area personal injury lawyers at (215) 600-0681.
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 media 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.
Disclaimer: The photos used in this post were not taken at this accident scene. All information contained in this post is informational and not intended to be considered legal or medical advice. This post is not a solicitation for business.
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