East Berlin Township, PA (June 1, 2024) – One person is dead after a wreck in East Berlin Saturday morning, the coroner’s office confirmed. According to Adams County 911 records, emergency crews were called to the scene of a vehicle crash on West King Street at Second Avenue in East Berlin Borough at 9:20 a.m. on Saturday, June 1.

Adams County Chief Deputy Coroner, Scott Pennewill, said one person in a sedan was pronounced deceased inside their vehicle after the crash, which also involved a dump truck. Two people inside the dump truck sustained injuries, he said. Fire police shut down West King Street from Abbottstown Street to Third Street to conduct a crash reconstruction. Northeast Adams Fire & EMS was on the scene along with Community Life Team EMS and Pennsylvania State Police. However, no further details were released.

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families. We hope for their full recovery.

Truck Collisions in Pennsylvania

Traffic analysts say that there were approximately 170,000 truck accidents across the country during the past year or so. Furthermore, in terms of truck accidents, Pennsylvania trailed Florida, Texas, and California, the states with the highest rates of collisions.

Pennsylvania ranked fourth nationally. Even worse, many more people were injured, with a maximum of 300 deaths resulting from these accidents. Truck accidents are a major concern in Pennsylvania, as they are in many other states. The state has a large interstate and highway network, contributing to traffic. Furthermore, these vehicles’ sheer size and weight may cause catastrophic collisions.

Of course, you should be aware of your legal rights if you or a loved one were injured in a truck accident in Pennsylvania. When you file a claim for injuries sustained in a truck accident in Pennsylvania, you will work with more than just your typical auto insurance provider. A trucking contractor, for example, aims to increase earnings while limiting liability for accidents involving its drivers.

Fortunately, you can rest easy knowing that the skilled attorneys at the Slocum Firm are prepared to thoroughly assess your claim and collaborate with you to ascertain the compensation you are entitled to. For more information on scheduling a free consultation or how our team can protect your legal rights after an accident, contact our East Berlin truck accident lawyers at (570) 209-7376.