Wrightsville, PA (June 5, 2024) – According to the latest information released by officers with the Wrightsville Police Department, on June 4, a crash involving a semi-truck and at least one passenger vehicle with injuries was reported on Cool Creek Road in the Hellam Township region of Wrightsville.

Per details provided to the public thus far, witnesses called in the collision around 1:30 p.m. The severity of the victims’ injuries has not been confirmed, but they were reportedly severe. EMTs and fire rescue squads were also dispatched to the scene to assist. However, officials continued to investigate the incident in the interim, and no further information about the victims involved was made available.

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

In just the last year alone, there were well over 150,000 truck accidents nationwide. Furthermore, in terms of the number of truck accidents, Pennsylvania ranked fourth nationally. Even worse, many more people were injured in these incidents throughout the Commonwealth, in addition to a maximum of 300 fatalities resulting from these accidents.

Truck accidents are a major nationwide problem, and Pennsylvania is no exception. Our state has a large interstate and highway network, which adds to its heavy truck traffic. Moreover, these cars’ sheer bulk and weight might result in catastrophic collisions. And when you file a claim for injuries you sustained in a truck accident, you deal with more than just your typical auto insurance provider, adding insult to injury following a serious accident.

Thankfully, you can be sure that our knowledgeable Wrightsville-area truck accident attorneys at the Slocum Firm are ready to carefully evaluate your claim and work with you to determine the recompense you deserve. Our lawyers 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. Contact our Wrightsville truck accident attorneys at (570) 209-7376 for more information after you’ve been involved in a crash with a large commercial vehicle.