Marion, PA (March 22, 2024) – One person died as a result of an accident late Thursday, March 21, on Interstate 81 near Marion.
Pennsylvania State Police were dispatched to the crash involving a tractor-trailer and passenger vehicle on I-81 just before midnight. The northbound lanes were closed for several hours afterward. The accident occurred just north of Exit 10. Police said the International Freightliner tractor-trailer rear-ended the car in the right lane. The car ended up facing south in the northbound lane.
A passenger in the car died, and the driver was flown to York Trauma Center with non-life-threatening injuries, according to police, who have not yet released the names of those involved. The driver of the tractor-trailer was not hurt. However, An investigation is ongoing, and no further details have been provided.
We extend our deepest condolences to the deceased victim’s family. Our thoughts are extended to the injured victim in hopes of their full recovery.
Fatal Vehicle Crashes in Pennsylvania
The latest research and statistics from Commonwealth traffic analysts show that head-on collisions, T-bone crashes, and rear-end wrecks are the most common forms of vehicle accidents in the state of Pennsylvania, and they frequently result in serious injuries or even fatalities. As these grim statistics show, drivers in our state need to be extra cautious since Pennsylvania averages over 20,000 accidents involving multiple vehicles yearly.
Rear-end collisions often occur because of reckless driving. Most rear-end incidents in Pennsylvania are caused by drivers who are careless and reckless and who ignore traffic signals. What’s more, identifying who was to blame in a car crash may be simple most of the time, but it may be far more complicated than you’d think otherwise.
In a rear-end accident, your injuries will be proportional to the other driver’s speed. When one driver suddenly applies the brakes, the car behind them often has little choice except to slam into them, causing an accident.
The person who rear-ended you and seriously wounded you should pay for your medical bills and lost wages if you were not at fault. Unfortunately and unfairly, after a vehicle accident leaves a policyholder with a number of damages, the insurer may fight against claims for long-term care expenses and reimbursement for lost wages and future potential earnings all too often.
For these reasons and more, after an auto accident in Philadelphia or anywhere in Pennsylvania has turned your life upside-down or resulted in the death of your loved one, the lawyers at Spear Greenfield will be there for you every step of the way. Call us at (215) 600-0681 if you’ve been in an injury-causing vehicle accident or lost your loved one in Pennsylvania. We will refer you to a Marion wrongful death lawyer who is well-versed in Commonwealth law and can assist you in building a case that will hold up in court or negotiations.
Note: Our team of writers uses secondary sources to produce this post, including local and state media and news sources, local and state police incident reports, social media platforms, as well as eyewitness accounts, about serious accidents that take place in Pennsylvania. For that reason, if you find any information that is not correct, be sure to get in touch with Spear Greenfield Personal Injury Attorneys as soon as possible so that we can update the post with the most accurate information available. A post will be removed upon request.
Disclaimer: The photos used in this post were not taken at this accident scene. All information contained in this post is informational and not intended to be considered legal or medical advice. This post is not a solicitation for business.
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