Pennsylvania

Quinton J. Heckard Killed in Accident at I-81 in Cumberland County, PA

Date of Accident
September 1, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Quinton J. Heckard
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-81, Mountain Top, Cumberland County, PA, USA

What Happened

Cumberland County Police are investigating a collision that killed a pedestrian at I-81 in Cumberland County, PA on September 1st, 2024. Police are saying the incident happened around 8:13 a.m. According to investigators, 26-year-old Quinton J. Heckard was allegedly the operator of a vehicle parked in a shoulder of I-81. Reports claim Heckard was standing outside the vehicle in or near main lanes of travel as a semi-truck approached. Authorities say Heckard was stuck by the semi-truck and suffered fatal injuries at the scene. Authorities did not have any additional information available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Cumberland County Police
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-trailer
Road/Highway
I-81
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-trailer collided with the operator of the parked vehicle as they stood in a shoulder

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