Pennsylvania

One Person Killed in Accident at US Route 222 in Ephrata Twp, PA

Published on: June 28, 2022

Date of Accident
June 26, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 222, Ephrata, PA, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that killed a person at US Route 222 in Ephrata Twp, PA on June 26th, 2022. Police say the incident happened when a passenger sedan collided with the rear of a tractor-trailer stopped on the side of the road. The impact caused the sedan to catch fire and left the driver with fatal injuries at the scene. Investigators alleged suspicion that that sedan had been traveling at a high rate of or unsafe speed prior to the crash.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Pennsylvania State Police
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Sedan, Tractor-Trailer
Road/Highway
US Route 222
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Passenger sedan collided with the rear of a tractor-trailer

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