Pennsylvania

Driver Killed in Tow Truck Accident at I-80 in Loganton, PA

Published on: November 8, 2021

Date of Accident
November 7, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-80, Loganton, PA, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that killed a tow truck driver at  I-80 in Loganton, PA on November 7th, 2021. Police say the incident happened just before 9:30 p.m. An eastbound vehicle reportedly veered from the road into a tow truck, pushing the truck into the tow truck operator that was outside the vehicle assisting with loading a disabled semi-truck. After impact, the eastbound vehicle caught fire and the driver had to be extricated from the vehicle and was hospitalized with undisclosed injuries. The tow truck driver suffered fatal injuries at the scene. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Pennsylvania State Police
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Car, Tow Truck
Road/Highway
I-80
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Vehicle veered from the road into a tow truck helping to remove a disabled semi-truck

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