Worcester, PA (October 24, 2023) – A state police spokeswoman confirmed on Tuesday that a third person died after a crash over the weekend on the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
The accident, according to state police, happened at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Worcester Township, Montgomery County, on I-476’s Northeast Extension.
According to officers, a car with a flat tire pulled over to the side of the road, prompting the driver of the car behind it to also stop and turn on his warning lights. Authorities say that the truck was unable to stop and collided with the two vehicles, setting all three on fire.
State police spokesman Myles Snyder said that the tanker truck driver and two passengers in the box truck all died as a result of their injuries. Authorities are still trying to verify their identities.
A third driver suffered injuries but has since been released from the hospital.
No further details were made available, but an investigation is still ongoing.
Our sincere condolences go out to the deceased victims’ families. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their loved ones in hopes of their complete recovery.
Fatal Truck Accidents in Pennsylvania
Automobile accidents are a leading source of death and injury in Pennsylvania, the United States, and many others. Tragically, experts estimate the yearly number of individuals hurt in vehicle accidents in Pennsylvania to be nearly 54,000.
Those who sustained injuries and other damages in a vehicle collision might understandably feel anxious about what lies ahead. When will I know whether my injuries are minor or severe? What guidance do you have for me in this regard?
Needless to say, contacting a Philadelphia lawyer as soon as possible after a vehicle accident may make dealing with the aftermath much more manageable.
Our experienced and compassionate attorneys at Spear Greenfield are ready to assist you and yours immediately. Personal injury claims in Pennsylvania must be filed within two years. To get the best possible outcome, you should speak with a knowledgeable lawyer as soon as possible.
If you or a loved one has been hurt in a car accident that wasn’t your fault, you may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit to recover damages for your injuries and losses. Recovering damages means receiving compensation for the financial losses your injury has entailed. Knowing you are not alone at this challenging moment can help you move on as painlessly as possible.
Contact our Philadelphia personal injury attorneys at (215) 600-0681 as soon as you are ready to seek justice and a full financial and physical recovery from your injuries through legal action. We guarantee that we will do our best to help you and will not stop fighting until we have secured the best possible outcome for you and your loved ones.
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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