Summerdale, PA (June 7, 2024) – According to the latest reports provided by authorities, a multi-vehicle crash occurred on Interstate 81 northbound at Exit 65 to U.S. Highway 11 in Cumberland County on Thursday afternoon, June 6, and officials are now investigating the incident.

The left northbound lanes were shut down as officers from the Summerdale Police Department were dispatched. Initial indications suggest that a box truck or smaller semi-truck was involved in a collision with two passenger vehicles; however, the total number of victims hurt in the crash remains unclear. The roadway has also since cleared following officers’ traffic management in the area, though area 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) in terms of 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.

For all of the above reasons, you need to know your legal rights if you or a loved one was hurt in a truck accident in Pennsylvania. You have to 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 Summerdale vehicle accident attorneys at the Slocum Firm are 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 Summerdale-area truck accident attorneys at (570) 209-7376 for more information after you’ve been involved in a crash with a large commercial vehicle.