Pennsylvania

Child Killed in Accident at I-80 in Union County, PA

Published on: April 3, 2023

Date of Accident
April 3, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-80, Bartonsville, Union County, PA, USA

What Happened

State Police are investigating a crash that killed a child at I-80 in Union County, PA on April 3rd, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 12:38 a.m. According to investigators, an eastbound tractor-trailer collided with the rear of a minivan. Officers suspect the minivan was stopped or traveling below the posted speed limit before the collision. The impact pushed the van into a guard rail and caused fatal injuries to a 5-year-old child in the vehicle. The other occupants were not injured. Additional information is not available at this time.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Pennsylvania State Police
Vehicles Involved
Semi-Truck, Miniva
Road/Highway
I-80
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-trailer collided with the rear of a minivan

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