Pennsylvania

Driver Killed in Accident at I-80 in Carbon County, PA

Published on: August 16, 2024

Date of Accident
August 14, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

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

What Happened

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a crash that killed a driver at I-80 in Carbon County, PA on August 14th, 2024. Police say the incident happened around 3:40 a.m. According to investigators, a tractor-trailer was headed westbound on I-80 prior to leaving the roadway for unclear reasons. Reports say the vehicle collided with a tree, coming to rest in a center median, before catching fire. Authorities say the driver was fatally injured while a passenger was hospitalized with suspected serious injuries. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Pennsylvania State Police
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-Trailer
Road/Highway
I-80
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-trailer veered from the road into a tree

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