Some Lanes Reopen Following Explosive Tractor-Trailer Rollover On I-81: PennDOT Some Lanes Reopen Following Explosive Tractor-Trailer Rollover On I-81: PennDOT
Some Lanes Reopen Following Explosive Tractor-Trailer Rollover On I-81: PennDOT Minutes after a passenger car crash on Interstate 81, a tractor-trailer rolled over and erupted in a fiery blaze, on Monday evening, authorities told Daily Voice.  Stop-and-go traffic appears to have caused the crash of one tractor-trailer into a tractor-trailer hauling delivery vans rolled over in the northbound lanes of I-81 near Exit 44 (Plainfield) along Route 465 and Exit 45 (College Street) shortly after 4 p.m., PennDOT spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler told Daily Voice. The tractor-trailer hauling vans rolled over and the tank exploded, Schreffler said. Just before 5 p.m., all lanes no…
US 11 Reopens Following Multi-Vehicle Crash In Central PA (UPDATE) US 11 Reopens Following Multi-Vehicle Crash In Central PA (UPDATE)
US 11 Reopens Following Multi-Vehicle Crash In Central PA (Update) A multi-vehicle crash closed all lanes of traffic on US Route 11 in Central Pennsylvania on Wednesday morning, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.  The crash happened at the intersection of Jeffrey Road and Carlisle Pike/US Route 11 near Skyport Road in Hampden Township, according to PennDOT.  The call to the crash came into emergency dispatchers around 10 a.m. on July 12, 2023.  The crash was initially reported to have entrapment but it is unclear if that was still the case when emergency crews arrived.  The exact number of patients or vehicles…
Helicopter Called To Crash In Lebanon Co.: Authorities (UPDATE) Helicopter Called To Crash In Lebanon Co.: Authorities (UPDATE)
Helicopter Called To Crash In Lebanon Co.: Authorities (Update) A multi-vehicle crash caused seriously injures and halted traffic in part of Lebanon County on Wednesday morning, authorities said.  The crash happened at the intersection of Prescott Drive and Kercher Avenue in North Lebanon Township, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The call to the crash came into the Lebanon County Department of Emergency Services dispatchers at 7:56 a.m. on July 12, 2023.  Initially entrapment was reported, according to dispatch. It is not clear if that was still the case were emergency crews arrived at the scene.  The exact n…
Gas Leak Shutters Penn Square In Lancaster: Police (UPDATE) Gas Leak Shutters Penn Square In Lancaster: Police (UPDATE)
Gas Leak Shutters Penn Square In Lancaster: Police (Update) A gas leak closed Penn Square in Lancaster on Friday, July 7, 2023.  All vehicle traffic at Penn Square was diverted north onto Queen Street, according to a post by the Lancaster Bureau of Police.  The leak appears to have involved a boiler in the area of East King and North Duke streets in the City, according to Lancaster County Wide Communications.  "No foot traffic (was) allowed in 100 Block East King," police said.  UGI has cleared the scene, according to the police and dispatch.
Pedestrian Getting Mail When Struck Dead In Lititz: Police (UPDATE) Pedestrian Getting Mail When Struck Dead In Lititz: Police (UPDATE)
Pedestrian Getting Mail When Struck Dead In Lititz: Police (Update) New details have been released about a crash that killed a man earlier this month. The Lancaster County Coroner's office was called to the crash scene on July 7, 2023, according to Lancaster County Wide Communications.  Clinton Rohrer, 97, of Lititz, has been identified as the victim of the deadly crash by the coroner's office. The crash happened in the 700 block of Doe Run Road by West Lexington Road in Lititz, Penn Township at 6:47 a.m., according to LCWC.  The preliminary investigation suggested that Rohrer had driven a “gator” (side-by-side all-terrain vehicle) to …
I-81 Reopens After 3 Tractor-Trailer Crashes: PennDOT (UPDATE) I-81 Reopens After 3 Tractor-Trailer Crashes: PennDOT (UPDATE)
I-81 Reopens After 3 Tractor-Trailer Crashes: PennDOT (Update) Multiple crashes involving tractor-trailers closed Interstate 81 in both directions on Friday, PennDOT officials told Daily Voice.  At least seven vehicles were involved in three separate crashes on I-81. Residual delays continued into the afternoon between exit 72 to Paxtonia/Linglestown and exit 77 to Manada Hill/Hershey. The first crash happened on I-81 North between Exit 72B: Linglestown and 1 mile north of Exit 77: PA 39 - Manada Hill/Hershey, according to PennDOT. All northbound lanes were closed between Exit 72 to Paxtonia/Linglestown and Exit 77 to Manada Hill/Hershey, according t…
Camper Rollover Crash On I-81 In PA: PennDOT Camper Rollover Crash On I-81 In PA: PennDOT
Camper Rollover Crash On I-81 In PA: PennDOT A overturned trailer has blocked all lanes on Interstate 81 in Central Pennsylvania on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, authorities said.  The crash happened on I-81 southbound 1.4 miles south of Exit 37: PA 233 - Newville around 4 p.m., according to PennDOT. Crash on I-81 southbound at Mile Post: 36.0. There is a lane restriction. — 511PA Harrisburg (@511PAHarrisburg) June 20, 2023 "A truck towing a camper overturned, blocking southbound I-81 at Mile 36," Dave Thompson District Press Officer with PennDOT told Daily Voice, "as of 4:19 p.m. one lane is open to traffic."  The traffic appears t…
Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-83 In Central PA: PennDOT Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-83 In Central PA: PennDOT
Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-83 In Central PA: PennDOT A multi-vehicle crash is causing major delays on Interstate 83 in Central Pennsylvania on Friday, June 16, 2023, according to PennDOT. The crash involves a tractor-trailer and at least one passenger vehicle on I-83, according to radio broadcasts from first responders. It was reported just after 11 a.m. according to York County emergency dispatch.  The crash has closed the northbound lanes between Exits 39A: PA 114 - Lewisberry Road and 40A: Limekiln Road. There is no word of any injuries.  This is the second crash on I-83 this morning. You can read about the other crash here.&nb…
Crash Closes Part Of I-83 In Central PA: PennDOT Crash Closes Part Of I-83 In Central PA: PennDOT
Crash Closes Part Of I-83 In Central PA: PennDOT A crash has closed all lanes of traffic along Interstate 83 by Harrisburg Mall, according to PennDOT.  The crash happened just before 11 a.m. on I-83 southbound between Exit 45 - Paxton St/Bass Pro Drive and Exit 44B - 17th Street, according to PennDOT. All lanes remained closed as of 11:30 a.m. The crash appears to involve a microbus or passenger van, based on the traffic cameras in the area.  There is no word on any injuries. This is one of two crashes on I-83 on Friday morning. You can read about the other crash here. 
Walmart Tractor-Trailer Crushes Sedan On I-81 In PA: Authorities (PHOTOS) Walmart Tractor-Trailer Crushes Sedan On I-81 In PA: Authorities (PHOTOS)
Walmart Tractor-Trailer Crushes Sedan On I-81 In PA: Authorities (Photos) A sedan got stuck under a Walmart tractor-trailer on Interstate 81 on Friday morning, authorities said.  The car was found crushed under the trailer near mile marker 13.5 on I-81 North around 4:35 a.m. on June 9, 2023, according to the Franklin Fire Company. A close-up of the car under the trailer.Franklin Fire Company The car was totaled but the tractor-trailer only had minor damage, fire officials said. The front bumper of the crushed car sticking out the other side of the trailer.Franklin Fire Company The driver was able to wriggle out of the sedan before emergency crews arrived,…
Woman Shot In Chest By Maryland Sex Offender On I-83 In PA: State Police Woman Shot In Chest By Maryland Sex Offender On I-83 In PA: State Police
Woman Shot In Chest By Maryland Sex Offender On I-83 In PA: State Police A 22-year-old registered sex offender from Baltimore, Maryland was arrested following a nearly eight-hour manhunt along Interstate 83— which involved an innocent bystander getting shot in the chest, according to Pennsylvania State Police.  Jajayevoune Jerome Lee also known as Jajyevoune Lee-Jenkins was fleeing from an armed robbery in Springettsbury Township around 7:15 on Monday, June 5, 2023, PSP explained.  The troopers were given a description of Lee, the vehicle he escaped in, and were told a woman was driving— which helped troopers spot him on I-83S near Exit 10 and initiate a traff…
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…