Lower Providence Township, PA (June 29, 2024) – A fatal head-on collision between a tractor-trailer and another vehicle on Route 422 prompted a temporary closure earlier today. The incident occurred between the Audubon/Trooper Rd and Oaks exits, tragically resulting in the loss of one life.
Pennsylvania State Police reported that the crash transpired when a westbound tractor-trailer breached the median, colliding with at least one vehicle traveling eastbound. The impact forced the struck vehicle off the road and into a grass embankment, where the driver succumbed to injuries at the scene.
Footage from traffic cameras depicted the extensive emergency response, with the tractor-trailer visible on the grass median. Aerial views from Chopper 3 underscored the collision’s severity and the swift actions of emergency crews managing the aftermath.
Fatal Tractor-Trailer Accidents on the Rise in Pennsylvania
In recent years, Pennsylvania has seen a dramatic increase in fatal tractor-trailer accidents. According to data from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, there were a total of 145 fatal crashes involving tractor-trailers in 2020, a significant increase from the 123 fatal crashes reported in 2019. Additionally, the number of fatalities resulting from these accidents rose from 127 in 2019 to 165 in 2020, indicating a worrying trend of more deadly tractor-trailer accidents on Pennsylvania roads.
A closer look at the statistics reveals that a significant number of these fatal accidents are attributed to factors such as driver fatigue, speeding, and distracted driving. Truck driver fatigue, in particular, has been identified as a major contributing factor to these accidents, with long hours on the road leading to impaired driving and increased risk of collisions. Urgent measures are needed to address the underlying causes of these fatal tractor-trailer accidents and improve road safety for all Pennsylvania residents.
Seeking legal guidance is essential for victims and their families to navigate the complex legal process and pursue rightful compensation.
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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.
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