Pennsylvania

Mateus Sanchez Rodrigues Killed in Accident at I-80 in Jefferson County, PA

Published on: November 3, 2023

Date of Accident
October 22, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Mateus Sanchez Rodrigues
Type of Accident
Auto-Pedestrian
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

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

What Happened

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a crash that killed a man at I-80 in Jefferson County, PA on October 22nd, 2023. Police are saying it happened around 4:23 a.m. According to investigators, a minivan was allegedly disabled from an earlier crash. It was not stated if the van was in or near a lane of travel at the time. The driver, identified as 33-year-old Mateus Sanchez Rodrigues was reportedly standing outside the vehicle as a tractor-trailer approached. Officials say a pair of approaching tractor-trailers veered to the right before colliding with the van and Rodrigues. Rodrigues suffered fatal injuries, officials say. The driver and a passenger of the one of the trucks reportedly refused hospital transport. 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 struck the driver of a minivan after that driver exited the vehicle

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