Pennsylvania

Richard Thornton Fletcher Killed in Accident at I-81 in Hampden Twp, PA

Published on: July 17, 2024

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

Where it Happened

I-81, Hampden Township, PA, USA

What Happened

Authorities are investigating a crash that killed one person at I-81 in Hampden Twp, PA on July 14th, 2024. Police say the incident happened around 11:48 p.m. According to investigators, a Yamaha YW50F was southbound, merging lanes before colliding with a tractor-trailer under unclear circumstances. Reports say the impact caused the Yamaha to lose control, ejecting its operator into a shoulder. The operator, identified as 70-year-old Richard Thornton Fletcher, was hospitalized with injuries he later died from. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Pennsylvania State Police
Vehicles Involved
Yamaha YW50F, Tractor-trailer
Road/Highway
I-81
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Yamaha YW50F and a Tractor-trailer were involved in a collision

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