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Crash Closes Shoulder On PA 581 At I-83: PennDOT Crash Closes Shoulder On PA 581 At I-83: PennDOT
Crash Closes Shoulder On PA 581 At I-83: PennDOT A crash has closed the shoulder on PA 581 westbound at Interstate 83, PennDOT announced Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 5:26 p.m. The incident began around 5:25 p.m., causing traffic disruptions in the area, according to the release. The closure is expected to last until approximately 6:45 p.m. Drivers are urged to exercise caution and plan alternate routes if traveling in the area. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. 

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Overturned Tractor-Trailer Spills Lumber, Closes Multiple Ramps On I-81, I-83: PennDOT Overturned Tractor-Trailer Spills Lumber, Closes Multiple Ramps On I-81, I-83: PennDOT
Overturned Tractor-Trailer Spills Lumber, Closes Multiple Ramps On I-81, I-83: PennDOT An overturned tractor-trailer and a separate crash caused major traffic disruptions and multiple ramp closures on Interstates 81 and 83 near Harrisburg on Tuesday, Dec. 3, authorities said. The first incident occurred at approximately 5:03 p.m., when a crash on I-81 southbound at Exit 70 to I-83 South/US 322 East - Harrisburg led to the closure of the ramp, according to PennDOT. The ramp closure is expected to last until at least 8 p.m. Shortly after, at 5:11 p.m., a tractor-trailer overturned on the ramp connecting I-81 southbound to I-83 southbound, spilling its load of lumber. Debris s…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Two Crashes Cause Delays On I-83 In York County Two Crashes Cause Delays On I-83 In York County
Two Crashes Cause Delays On I-83 In York County Traffic delays plagued Interstate 83 in York County after two crashes in the northbound lanes on Wednesday morning, Nov. 20. The first crash occurred around 7:35 a.m., just 0.1 miles north of Exit 34 for Valley Green, according to PennDOT. Crews quickly cleared the scene, and all lanes reopened shortly after. The second crash, involving multiple vehicles, happened near Exit 32 for Route 382/Newberrytown around 7:50 a.m., Newberry Township officials confirmed. The left lane was closed, causing significant backups for several miles. By 9:30 a.m., traffic had eased, and all lanes were fully r…

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Tractor-Trailer Crash Causes Lane Restrictions On I-83: PennDOT Tractor-Trailer Crash Causes Lane Restrictions On I-83: PennDOT
Tractor-Trailer Crash Causes Lane Restrictions On I-83: PennDOT A tractor-trailer crash has led to a lane restriction on Interstate 83 in Harrisburg, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.  The crash happened on I-83 South at Exit 50: US 22 West - Progress around 2:38 p.m., according to PennDOT's 511PA.  The lane restriction was put in place for crews clearing the scene.  No injuries had been reported at the time of publishing.  Check back here for possible updates. 

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by Jillian Pikora
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Lower Paxton Motorcyclist Dies Days After Crash On I-83: Coroner Lower Paxton Motorcyclist Dies Days After Crash On I-83: Coroner
Lower Paxton Motorcyclist Dies Days After Crash On I-83: Coroner A 29-year-old man has died at a Central Pennsylvania hospital following a serious crash, the Dauphin County Coroner's office told Daily Voice on Saturday, Aug. 10.  Nehad Mehonic of Lower Paxton Township, suffered serious injuries when his motorcycle collided with the rear of a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado on Interstate 83 South at mile marker 42.2 just before Exit: 41B - Lemoyne on Wednesday, Aug. 7, the coroner's office and Pennsylvania State Police detailed in separate releases on the crash.  You are going to be ok little bro Nehad Mehonic. Anyone that knows this guy knows…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Tractor-Trailer Slams Into Bank In York County: Officials Tractor-Trailer Slams Into Bank In York County: Officials
Tractor-Trailer Slams Into Bank In York County: Officials A tractor-trailer crashed into a bank in York on Friday afternoon, July 26, authorities say.  The tractor-trailer struck the First National Bank on South Queen Street, PA Route 74 by the intersection of St. Charles Way just after the ramps for Interstate 83, according to the York County Department of Emergency Services. The call to 911 came in at 1:44 p.m. on Friday.  Daily Voice has reached out to officials for more details, so check back here for updates.  Do you have photos of the crash? Send them to us by emailing jpikora@dailyvoice.com.

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by Jillian Pikora
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Texas Longhorn Bull Loose On I-83: PennDOT Texas Longhorn Bull Loose On I-83: PennDOT
Texas Longhorn Bull Loose On I-83: PennDOT A bull was "running amok" on Interstate 83, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler announced on Wednesday afternoon.  The Texas Longhorn bull got loose near Exit 36 to Fishing Creek, according to Schreffler.  The bull was "quick and [had] been evading capture on the ramps, in the gore area, and on the other side by the car wash," Schreffler explained.  There was traffic disruption, not a closure as of 3:20 p.m. on July 10.  There was no word on how long it would take to wrangle the bull, but around 4:15 p.m. some men with lassos caught…

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Dauphin County Man Killed In York Motorcycle Crash: Troopers Dauphin County Man Killed In York Motorcycle Crash: Troopers
Dauphin County Man Killed In York Motorcycle Crash: Troopers Authorities have named the 21-year-old motorcyclist killed in a Fairview Township crash on Sunday, May 19.  Issaiha Seiders was headed north in the left lane of Interstate 83 when he merged right into the center lane, state police said in a release.  As he began to pass a Ford Fusion in the left lane, the Ford merged right, striking Seiders' motorcycle and knocking onto the right shoulder, according to troopers.  Seiders, of Halifax, was pronounced dead at the scene and a passenger on his motorcycle was flown to Hershey Medical Center with serious injuries. The driver o…

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