Allentown Tractor-Trailer Accident Closes I-78

On May 19, 2017, a 5-vehicle Allentown tractor-trailer accident closed I-78. The truck accident caused a severe fire. Police said five motor vehicles were involved in the I-78 accident. The crash happened near the Lenhartsville exit in Greenwich Township. Both I-78 lanes were closed over night. According to Pennsylvania State Police, a tractor-trailer truck failed to stop in time – hitting a Mercedes sedan along with the truck in front of him. This caused a chain reaction accident involving five vehicles. Sadly, several personal injuries were reported.

The accident lawyers at the Trapani Law Firm would like to pass along our thoughts and well wishes to everyone involved as they try and put the pieces together. Our tractor-trailer accident attorneys have seen this fact pattern far too many times. We wish everyone involved a speedy recovery. If you or a loved one has been injured in an Allentown tractor-trailer accident please call our Allentown accident lawyers for a free consultation. We’d like to help.

Last Updated on April 27, 2022

Matthew C. Trapani

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