Liberty Township, PA (July 17, 2024) – According to officials, one man is dead after a fatal crash that occurred on I-80 on Wednesday afternoon.

State police say a 60-year-old man is dead after a large truck collided with his pickup truck on I-80 near Danville. PSP says they responded to a vehicle crash around 2:30 p.m. on I-80 westbound between mile marker 220 and 221, four miles west of the Route 54 interchange (Danville Exit), in Liberty Township, Montour County.

The release states a truck was traveling east in the construction zone when it struck a concrete barrier and went airborne before crossing into the westbound lane and striking a pick-up truck and another tanker truck. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, while the operators of the other two commercial trucks sustained minor injuries. State police say they are still investigating the fatal crash on Interstate 80, and another release will be put out at a later date.

We extend our deepest condolences to the deceased man’s family. Our thoughts go out to the injured victims and their families. We hope for their full recovery at this time.

Commercial Truck Collisions in Pennsylvania

Traffic analysts say that, during the past year or so, there were approximately 170,000 truck accidents across the country. 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, which contributes to the high truck traffic. Furthermore, the sheer size and weight of these vehicles 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. Our attorneys at the Slocum Firm realize the impact of a major crash on victims, so that means that you and your family can count on us to fight for your legal rights. Reach out to our Liberty Township truck accident attorneys at (570) 209-7376 to learn more about your options at this time.