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Chicken, Mail Spill Across I-81 After 3 Tractor-Trailers Crash In Franklin County: PennDOT Chicken, Mail Spill Across I-81 After 3 Tractor-Trailers Crash In Franklin County: PennDOT
Chicken, Mail Spill Across I-81 After 3 Tractor-Trailers Crash In Franklin County: PennDOT A major crash involving multiple tractor-trailers has shut down Interstate 81 in Franklin County early Wednesday morning. Three tractor-trailers collided in the northbound lanes in Southampton Township near Exit 29, King Street/Route 174, around 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22, according to PennDOT. One of the trucks was hauling raw chicken, while another was carrying mail, officials said. The cargo of the third truck has not been identified. The crash created a large debris field scattered across the interstate, forcing officials to close all northbound lanes. Traffic is being diverted …
$1M Cross-Country Title-Washing Ring Used Stolen Porsches, Audis, BMWs In PA: AG $1M Cross-Country Title-Washing Ring Used Stolen Porsches, Audis, BMWs In PA: AG
$1M Cross-Country Title-Washing Ring Used Stolen Porsches, Audis, BMWs In PA: AG A high-end title-washing ring based in central Pennsylvania profited more than $1 million by selling stolen luxury cars from Florida, Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Wednesday, Aug. 6. The fraudulent operation was allegedly led by 44-year-old Anthony E. Troncoso, who, with a network of 12 others, used fake documents to “wash” vehicle titles, then sold over two dozen stolen cars to private buyers, dealers, and auction houses between 2022 and 2023, according to AG Sunday. The vehicles—many of them Porsches, Audis, BMWs, Land Rovers, and other high-end brands—were stolen in Florida. …
WATCH: Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-83 Spills 1,000 Pounds Of Frozen Hotdogs, Closes Lanes: PennDOT WATCH: Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-83 Spills 1,000 Pounds Of Frozen Hotdogs, Closes Lanes: PennDOT
Watch: Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-83 Spills 1,000 Pounds Of Frozen Hotdogs, Closes Lanes: PennDOT A tractor-trailer spilled 1,000 pounds of frozen hotdogs during a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 83 in York County Friday morning, Aug. 1, shutting down traffic in both directions, authorities said. The crash happened just before 9:30 a.m. near mile marker 6.6 in Shrewsbury, PennDOT spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler said. No injuries have been reported, and the number of vehicles involved was not released. A tractor-trailer was breached during the crash, scattering boxes of frozen hotdogs across the roadway, according to PennDOT. By just after noon, Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Company report…
Wet Cement Spill From Truck Shuts Down I-83 Ramp To I-81: PennDOT Wet Cement Spill From Truck Shuts Down I-83 Ramp To I-81: PennDOT
Wet Cement Spill From Truck Shuts Down I-83 Ramp To I-81: PennDOT A spill of wet cement on the I-83 northbound ramp to I-81 South caused major traffic delays in Dauphin County, officials said. The incident happened shortly after 3 p.m. on Friday, July 11, according to PennDOT spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler. A truck reportedly left wet cement across one side of the ramp, though it’s unclear whether the material leaked, spilled, or was dumped unintentionally. No injuries were reported, but the spill significantly disrupted traffic flow. The truck crew is currently on scene using shovels to clean the cement off the roadway, Schreffler said. Fire police, Pen…
Aluminum Blocks Fly Across I-83 In Triple-Trailer Crash Causing Major Backup In York: PennDOT Aluminum Blocks Fly Across I-83 In Triple-Trailer Crash Causing Major Backup In York: PennDOT
Aluminum Blocks Fly Across I-83 In Triple-Trailer Crash Causing Major Backup In York: PennDOT Massive aluminum blocks flew off a flatbed during a three-tractor-trailer pile-up that shut down Interstate 83 North in York County on Wednesday, July 9—causing miles-long traffic and a chaotic cleanup, officials said. The crash happened just before 10:40 a.m. between the on- and off-ramps for Exit 8 (PA-216/Glen Rock) in Springfield Township, according to PennDOT and local responders. At least three tractor-trailers and an SUV were involved in the violent wreck, which forced a complete shutdown of the northbound lanes. Traffic was detoured off and immediately back on at Exit 8, creating a …
Hand-Held Cellphone Ban Goes Into Effect For All Drivers In PA: Here's What You Need To Know Hand-Held Cellphone Ban Goes Into Effect For All Drivers In PA: Here's What You Need To Know
Hand-Held Cellphone Ban Goes Into Effect For All Drivers In PA: Here's What You Need To Know Starting Thursday, June 5, it will be illegal to use a hand-held cell phone while driving in Pennsylvania — even if you're sitting at a red light. The long-awaited “Paul Miller’s Law” finally goes into effect, banning the use of any hand-held device behind the wheel for all drivers across the state of Pennsylvania. Named after Paul Miller Jr., who was killed in Monroe County in 2010 by a distracted driver, the law aims to eliminate one of the most dangerous behaviors on the road. 📵 What’s banned? Using a phone to text, scroll, or make a call with it in your hand — even while stopped in traf…
Maryland EMT Student, 21, Killed After Crashing Into Tractor-Trailer On I-81 In Pennsylvania Maryland EMT Student, 21, Killed After Crashing Into Tractor-Trailer On I-81 In Pennsylvania
Maryland EMT Student, 21, Killed After Crashing Into Tractor-Trailer On I-81 In Pennsylvania A 21-year-old Maryland EMT was killed in a violent crash on Interstate 81 in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Wednesday, May 28. Joscelynne Pannone, of Baltimore, was driving an SUV southbound on I-81 near Exit 80 (Route 743/Grantville/Hershey) when she lost control on the wet roadway around 2:30 a.m., authorities said. Her vehicle veered onto the right shoulder and slammed into the back of a parked flatbed tractor-trailer near the Grantville rest area at mile marker 79.4. The Dauphin County Coroner’s Office pronounced Pannone dead at the scene from multiple traumatic …
Thought Going Electric Saved You Money? PA, NJ Just Dropped New Fees On EV Drivers Thought Going Electric Saved You Money? PA, NJ Just Dropped New Fees On EV Drivers
Thought Going Electric Saved You Money? PA, NJ Just Dropped New Fees On EV Drivers Thought going electric meant beating the system? Pennsylvania and New Jersey have other plans. Both states are now apparently charging electric and plug-in hybrid drivers new annual fees to help make up for lost gas tax revenue. In Pennsylvania, the Road User Charge (RUC) kicked in on April 1, 2025, after being signed into law by Governor Josh Shapiro last year, according to PA.gov. Here’s what drivers are paying: EV owners: $200 in 2025, rising to $250 in 2026 Plug-in hybrid owners (PHEVs): $50 in 2025, rising to $63 in 2026 Drivers opting for two-year registration will pay double those…
Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts Down I-81 South, Sparks Delays Near PA /MD Line (DEVELOPING) Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts Down I-81 South, Sparks Delays Near PA /MD Line (DEVELOPING)
Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts Down I-81 South, Sparks Delays Near PA /MD Line (Developing) A tractor-trailer crash involving multiple vehicles shut down Interstate 81 southbound near Exit 5 (Greencastle/Waynesboro) in Antrim Township, Franklin County around 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, according to PennDOT. Due to the wreck, all lanes of I-81 southbound are closed between Exit 5 and Exit 10 (Route 914/Marion). Rubbernecking delays were also reported on the northbound side between the same exits. It is unclear when the highway will reopen. Drivers are urged to avoid the area and expect major delays. The extent of injuries and the number of vehicles involved have not yet been …
I-81 Traffic Creeps, Crawls Following 'Serious' Crash At PA/MD Line:PennDOT I-81 Traffic Creeps, Crawls Following 'Serious' Crash At PA/MD Line:PennDOT
I-81 Traffic Creeps, Crawls Following 'Serious' Crash At PA/MD Line:PennDOT A serious crash on Interstate 81 caused some major deals near the Pennslyvania/Maryland state line on Monday, according to authorities.  The crash happened in the northbound lanes of I-81 at mile marker 10.3 in Guilford Township, Greencastle at 9:28 a.m. on March 11, according to PennDOT.  State police investigated the crash.  The number of vehicles involved and any injuries were not noted.  PennDOT expects residual delays. 
Pedestrian 'Incident' On I-81 At Maryland Border Clears: PennDOT Pedestrian 'Incident' On I-81 At Maryland Border Clears: PennDOT
Pedestrian 'Incident' On I-81 At Maryland Border Clears: PennDOT Part of Interstate 81 shut down in Central Pennsylvania on Friday morning, according to Pennsylvania Department of Transportation spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler.  The "pedestrian-related incident" happened at mile marker 1 on Sept. 22 shortly before 7:40 a.m., Schreffler detailed to Daily Voice.  The southbound lanes closed between exit 3 to Molly Pitcher Highway and the Maryland border, according to PennDOT.  The roadway reopened shortly after 9 a.m. "No more information will be released at this time," Schreffler said. 
Suspect Caught After I-83 Closure: PA State Police (UPDATE) Suspect Caught After I-83 Closure: PA State Police (UPDATE)
Suspect Caught After I-83 Closure: PA State Police (Update) A manhunt in York County is over, Pennsylvania State Police announced around 4:30 p.m. on Monday, June 5, 2023. UPDATE: A suspect has been apprehended following a manhunt that shut down part of Interstate 83 for nearly 8 hours.  The unidentified man was taken into custody near mile marker 5 in Shrewsbury Township near I-83, according to Pennsylvania State Police, Troop J. "There is currently no danger to the public," police said.  No additional details were shared. Anyone who has any information on this incident is asked to contact PSP York at 717-428-1011.  ORIGINA…
Fatal Motor Home Crash On I-81 In PA, Authorities Say (UPDATE) Fatal Motor Home Crash On I-81 In PA, Authorities Say (UPDATE)
Fatal Motor Home Crash On I-81 In PA, Authorities Say (Update) A deadly crash shuttered part of Interstate 81 on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, authorities say.  The multi-vehicle crash happened near mile marker 5 in Antrim Township around 11 a.m., according Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Megan Frazer.  The northbound lanes closed at exit 5 to Greencastle and Waynesboro, according to 511PA. Northbound traffic was being detoured off the highway at exit 5, according to Frazer. All lanes reopened around 2:30 p.m., according to PennDOT spokesperson  Fritzi Schreffler. The motor home rear-ended the tractor-trailer while the vehicles were s…