Lancaster County, PA (May 8, 2024) – On Wednesday morning, May 8, traffic in Lancaster County was backed up due to an accident involving a tractor-trailer, at least one other passenger vehicle, and a handful of victim injuries on Route 222.
Just after 4:30 a.m., crews were called to the northbound lanes at the Route 322 on-ramp in Ephrata Township. Due to the collision, which was obstructing the Route 222 northbound lanes and on-ramp, only one lane of traffic was able to pass. At least two victims were reportedly hurt and taken to hospitals after the crash. The roadway has also since cleared following officers’ traffic management in the area, though Lancaster County officials continue to investigate the incident in the interim.
Our thoughts go out to the injured victims and their families. We hope for their full recovery at this time.
Semi-Truck Collisions in Pennsylvania
Across the United States, there were just under 170,000 truck accidents in the last year. Moreover, Pennsylvania wasn’t far behind Florida, Texas, and California (the top states for these crashes) regarding the number of truck accidents. Pennsylvania ranked fourth nationwide with approximately 12,000 truck accidents. Even worse, up to 300 deaths total from these incidents, along with thousands more injuries.
Like many other states, Pennsylvania has a vast network of highways and interstates, contributing to its higher truck traffic and making these accidents a serious concern. Furthermore, the ample size and weight of semi-trucks or tractor-trailers mean disastrous consequences in a collision.
You need to know your legal rights if you or a loved one was hurt in a truck accident in Pennsylvania for all of the above reasons. In Pennsylvania, you deal with more than just your regular vehicle insurance company while seeking compensation for injuries you suffered in a truck collision. For instance, a trucking contractor’s primary goals are to minimize responsibility for accidents involving their drivers and maximize profits.
Thankfully, you can be sure that our knowledgeable legal team at the Slocum Firm is ready to carefully evaluate your claim and work with you to determine the recompense you deserve. Our attorneys at the Slocum Firm understand the profound impact a truck accident may have on a victim and their families. Regardless of the circumstances of your collision, you can count on us to support your legal rights. Call our Lancaster-area truck accident attorneys at (570) 209-7376 for more information after you’ve been involved in a crash with a large commercial vehicle.
