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Woman Hospitalized Following Firetruck Collision In Central PA (Photos)

A woman was hurt when her car slammed into a firetruck on Tuesday, authorities announced on July 27, 2023. 

The struck firetruck and the crash scene showing a close up of the woman's car.

The struck firetruck and the crash scene showing a close up of the woman's car.

Photo Credit: Upper Allen Township PD

The woman was driving her Subaru at a high rate of speed in the 1200 block of East Lisburn Road near Gutshall Lane in Upper Allen Township when she lost control of her vehicle, area police detailed in a release on Thursday.

She "crossed the center dividing line into the path of Lisburn Community Fire Company’s fire engine," the police said.

The two vehicles collided at approximately 7:15 p.m. on July 25, 2023, according to the police. 

The fire company was not responding to an emergency at the time of the crash, the police explained. 

"The impact caused severe damage to the Subaru, and the female driver was transported to a local hospital for treatment of her injuries," the police said. 

One person in the fire engine also suffered a minor injury, according to the police. 

The Upper Allen Police were assisted at the scene by the Lower Allen Township Police, Upper Allen Fire Department, Upper Allen Fire Police, Lower Allen Fire Department, Lisburn Community Fire Company, Lower Allen Township EMS, and Life Lion EMS.

The crash is still under investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police by calling (717) 238-9676 or by calling or texting 717-850-UAPD (8273). You can also submit a tip by clicking here

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