Posts Categorized: Truck Accidents

A crash involving a cement truck and a pick-up truck has left one dead. The accident occurred on Monday, January 11th around 11:30 a.m. along East Hampton Street in Laurel Run. The pick-up truck and cement truck collided leaving both vehicles in pieces. The driver of the pick-up truck was pronounced dead at the scene. … Read More »

A man has died after he was struck by a snowplow in North Versailles. The incident happened during last Wednesday’s snowstorm in North Versailles. The victim was out using his snowblower when he was struck by the snowplow. Investigators say the truck was backing up a steep alley on the 100 block of Union Avenue … Read More »

When someone has been involved in an accident involving a tractor-trailer or a large truck, the aftermath can be devastating.  Because of the size and weight of these vehicles, victims suffer serious and sometimes fatal injuries. The average automobile weighs about 5,000 pounds; commercial semi-trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds when loaded with cargo. … Read More »

Tow Truck Driver Dies After His Truck Rolls on Him. A worker for a repossession company has died after his tow truck rolled over him, pinning him under the wheel. The incident happened Tuesday morning in McKeesport after the driver repossessed a truck from a resident’s home. After driving a few blocks away, he stopped … Read More »

Pennsylvania Ranks Fifth for Fatal Truck Accidents in the Nation. In a recent study, Pennsylvania was ranked fifth in the nation for fatal truck accidents. The study says that each year, the number of trucks on roadways has continued to increase as well as the miles they need to drive. The study used three years … Read More »