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Hartford Man, 22, Killed In I-84 Crash After Slamming Into Tractor-Trailer In Manchester Hartford Man, 22, Killed In I-84 Crash After Slamming Into Tractor-Trailer In Manchester
Hartford Man, 22, Killed In I-84 Crash After Slamming Into Tractor-Trailer In Manchester A 22-year-old Connecticut man was killed after crashing into a tractor-trailer on I-84 earlier this week, authorities said. Lucca Sartori-Souza, of Hartford, crashed his Prius into the back of the Volvo MLN near Exit 62 East in Manchester shortly before 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26, Connecticut State Police said.  It's unclear what caused the fatal crash.  The driver of the tractor-trailer was uninjured in the wreck, police said.  Authorities said both vehicles were badly damaged and had to be towed from the crash site.  The cause of the crash remains under investigati…
Jack-knifed Tractor-Trailer Shuts Route 17, Major Delays Reported Jack-knifed Tractor-Trailer Shuts Route 17, Major Delays Reported
Jack-knifed Tractor-Trailer Shuts Route 17, Major Delays Reported UPDATE: All lanes had reopened as of 8:30 a.m. ORIGINAL NEWS STORY: A jack-knifed tractor-trailer shut down Route 17 in Paramus, causing major delays and prompting a Hazmat response on early Wednesday, Nov. 26, one of the busiest travel days of the year. The crash happened around 2:30 a.m. near the Garden State Parkway, involving a tractor-trailer and a passenger car, according to Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti. Responders found the tractor leaking fuel and requested Bergen County Hazmat and the Department of Transportation to the scene. Route 17 North was fully closed at Centur…
Tractor Trailer Overturns On Route 17 To Route 4 Tractor Trailer Overturns On Route 17 To Route 4
Tractor Trailer Overturns On Route 17 To Route 4 A tractor-trailer rollover is causing traffic delays in Paramus, authorities said. UPDATE: The highway had reopened as of 3:45 p.m. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @dailyvoicenewjersey At approximately 11:40 a.m., Paramus police responded to the bottom of the ramp from Route 17 North to Route 4 West for a crash involving a cargo transport tractor-trailer, Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti said. There were no reported injuries. The Paramus Fire Department is on scene, the chief said. One westbound lane is currently closed, an…
Driver Dead After Tractor-Trailer Slams Into Brunswick House, Knocks It Off Foundation Driver Dead After Tractor-Trailer Slams Into Brunswick House, Knocks It Off Foundation
Driver Dead After Tractor-Trailer Slams Into Brunswick House, Knocks It Off Foundation A driver was killed when a tractor-trailer slammed into a vacant home in upstate New York. The Rensselaer County wreck happened in the town of Brunswick, along State Route 2, just before 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 28. A fully loaded tractor-trailer was traveling westbound on Route 2 when it crashed into a home near Bulson Road, according to New York State Police. The impact knocked the building 20 feet off its foundation and the tractor portion of the truck landed upside down, with the first floor of the home collapsing onto the cab, Rensselaer County Public Safety Director Jay Wilson told…
Tractor-Trailer Crash Cleared On I-81 In Dauphin, Lebanon Counties Tractor-Trailer Crash Cleared On I-81 In Dauphin, Lebanon Counties
Tractor-Trailer Crash Cleared On I-81 In Dauphin, Lebanon Counties A crash involving a tractor-trailer that shut down Interstate 81 northbound between Dauphin and Lebanon counties on Sunday, Aug. 17 has been cleared, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation officials announced. The collision happened near Exit 85 for PA 934 South in Annville, prompting authorities to close the highway from Exit 80 at Grantville/Hershey to Exit 85. Traffic was detoured off the interstate at Exit 80 following the closure around 6:30 p.m., according to PennDOT. As of 10 p.m., the crash scene had been cleared, though officials said motorists should expect residual delays in t…
Man, 43, Killed By Tractor Trailer After Car Crash On Turnpike In Mount Laurel: NJSP Man, 43, Killed By Tractor Trailer After Car Crash On Turnpike In Mount Laurel: NJSP
Man, 43, Killed By Tractor Trailer After Car Crash On Turnpike In Mount Laurel: Njsp A Hamilton man was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike early Sunday, Aug. 10, authorities said. Troopers responded at 2:50 a.m. to the southbound lanes near milepost 39.1 in Mount Laurel, Burlington County, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. According to a preliminary investigation, the 43-year-old man had been involved in an earlier crash and was outside his vehicle when he entered the right lane, Lebron said. He was struck by a Peterbilt tractor-trailer traveling south, state police said. The man's identity is being withheld pending notif…
Truck Transporting Soda Overturns In Hunterdon County: Authorities Truck Transporting Soda Overturns In Hunterdon County: Authorities
Truck Transporting Soda Overturns In Hunterdon County: Authorities A tractor trailer hauling soda overturned in Hunterdon County Sunday evening, July 13, leading to a messy cleanup, authorities said. At 10:31 p.m., troopers responding to Bloomsbury Road and Old Kings Road in Bloomsbury Township after a Volvo tractor-trailer overturned while negotiating a curve, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. Firefighters assisted with closing the record and securing the scene until they were called back to help wash off soda residue from the roadway, Bloomsbury Hose Co. #1 said. No injuries were reported and the crash remains under …
Tractor-Trailer Overturns, Shuts Down I-270 During Monday Morning Commute In Maryland Tractor-Trailer Overturns, Shuts Down I-270 During Monday Morning Commute In Maryland
Tractor-Trailer Overturns, Shuts Down I-270 During Monday Morning Commute In Maryland A stretch of I-270 was shut down during rush hour on Monday morning when a tractor-trailer struck another driver and overturned in Frederick County. At approximately 8:30 a.m. on June 16, first responders were called to the northbound lanes of the interstate near MD-109, where the crash was reported, blocking several lanes. Tractor Trailer Crash. I-270 NB past MD-109 (Ex 22/Old Hundred Rd). Frederick County, MD. 1 left lane open, 1 right lane blocked. Delays start after MD-121 (MD 18/Clarksburg Rd), approximately 4.5 miles. — MATOC Alerts (@MATOC) June 16, 2025 According to officials, …
Tractor-Trailer Crash, Fire Closes Portion Of I-95 In East Lyme Tractor-Trailer Crash, Fire Closes Portion Of I-95 In East Lyme
Tractor-Trailer Crash, Fire Closes Portion Of I-95 In East Lyme Update: Police have reopened I-95 North in East Lyme following a tractor-trailer truck Saturday morning, June 7.   State authorities are asking drivers to avoid I-95 northbound Saturday afternoon, June 7, after a tractor-trailer crash earlier that morning forced police to close a section of the highway in East Lyme.  A car crashed with a tractor-trailer just before 7:30 a.m., causing the truck to burst into flames. Authorities closed I-95 northbound Exit 72 (Rocky Neck State Park) to Exit 73 (Society Road). It remained shut down at 11:30 a.m. Police are diverting a…
Tractor-Trailer Overturns On I-81 Ramp In Dauphin County, Causing Holiday Delays Tractor-Trailer Overturns On I-81 Ramp In Dauphin County, Causing Holiday Delays
Tractor-Trailer Overturns On I-81 Ramp In Dauphin County, Causing Holiday Delays A tractor-trailer overturned on the ramp from Interstate 81 South to Interstate 83 South in Dauphin County, sparking major delays as crews worked to clear the scene on Monday, May 26. The crash happened around 1:30 p.m. near Exit 70, with the trailer left dangling off the edge of the ramp, according to Colonial Park Fire Co. #1 and PennDOT traffic cameras. At least one lane was blocked as first responders worked to upright the truck and trailer. Officials warned drivers that traffic would remain slow for several hours and advised using alternate routes. No injuries have been reported at th…
Tractor-Trailer Crash Brings I-95 To A Halt In Stafford County (DEVELOPING) Tractor-Trailer Crash Brings I-95 To A Halt In Stafford County (DEVELOPING)
Tractor-Trailer Crash Brings I-95 To A Halt In Stafford County (Developing) A tractor-trailer crash brought traffic to a complete stop on I-95 in Stafford County on Wednesday morning, May 21, causing major delays for miles, officials said. All northbound lanes were shut down at mile marker 142.8, just past Exit 140 (Courthouse Road), around 10:30 a.m., according to Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) officials. “Traffic is currently getting around the crash scene using the interstate shoulders,” VDOT Fredericksburg posted on X at 10:24 a.m. Nine minutes later, they confirmed that “traffic has now also been stopped on the shoulders.” The crash caused traff…
Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Tractor-Trailer On Bethel Roadway Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Tractor-Trailer On Bethel Roadway
Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Tractor-Trailer On Bethel Roadway A man was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer while walking along a Hudson Valley roadway. The Sullivan County incident happened in the town of Bethel, on State Route 17B, at around 5:45 a.m. Thursday, May 8. Brett Stevens, 30, was walking in the roadway near Happy Avenue when he was struck by a tractor-trailer, New York State Police said. Stevens, of Bethel, was pronounced dead at the scene. The truck driver, a 64-year-old man from Waterbury, Connecticut, was not injured. New York State Police’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) is investigating the incident. Anyone with infor…
Details Released In Fiery I-81 Crash, Trucker Seriously Injured: Cops Details Released In Fiery I-81 Crash, Trucker Seriously Injured: Cops
Details Released In Fiery I-81 Crash, Trucker Seriously Injured: Cops A tractor-trailer burst into flames after crashing on a stretch of I-81 in Virginia, backing up traffic for hours and sending a New Jersey driver to the hospital with serious injuries, police said. It happened at around 3:49 p.m. Saturday, April 19, near the 272-mile marker in Shenandoah County, according to Virginia State Police. That’s where the driver of a 2025 Peterbilt rig lost control after a tire blew out, slamming into the guardrail and jackknifing. The trailer then erupted into a towering inferno, sending black smoke billowing into the sky as stunned drivers looked on. The driver …
I-95 Traffic Backed Up For Miles For Tractor-Trailer Crash In Stafford County (DEVELOPING) I-95 Traffic Backed Up For Miles For Tractor-Trailer Crash In Stafford County (DEVELOPING)
I-95 Traffic Backed Up For Miles For Tractor-Trailer Crash In Stafford County (Developing) All northbound lanes on I-95 in Stafford County came to a grinding halt Friday afternoon, March 28, after a crash involving a tractor-trailer sparked a traffic nightmare, according to VDOT and state police. The wreck happened at mile marker 143.7, near the Aquia/Garrisonville exit, just before 5:15 p.m., closing the entire northbound side of the highway and sending traffic into a two-mile tailspin. "On I-95 at mile marker 143.7... all north lanes are closed," VDOT said. "Traffic backups are approximately 2.0 miles." Crews from Virginia State Police, Stafford County Fire, the Sheriff’s Offi…
Got Milk? 6K Gallons Spill On I-695 After Truck Overturns In Baltimore County, Officials Say Got Milk? 6K Gallons Spill On I-695 After Truck Overturns In Baltimore County, Officials Say
Got Milk? 6K Gallons Spill On I-695 After Truck Overturns In Baltimore County, Officials Say It was one sour start to the weekend for some in Maryland, leaving some motorists crying over spilt milk. A tractor-trailer carrying 6,000 gallons of milk overturned in Baltimore County, causing a massive dairy disaster on I-695 and sending milk flooding into a nearby creek, according to the Maryland Department of the Environment. The crash happened around 1 a.m. Saturday, March 22, near Exit 24, when the truck tipped over and dumped its contents across the highway. The scene of the crash in Baltimore County. Maryland Department of the Environment No injuries were reported, but 75 …
Tractor Trailer Overturns Across All Lanes Of Route 287 Tractor Trailer Overturns Across All Lanes Of Route 287
Tractor Trailer Overturns Across All Lanes Of Route 287 All lanes of Route 287 were closed Thursday night, March 20 due to an overturned tractor trailer. The vehicle rolled over in the southbound lanes near Exit 41 to Route 80 in Parsippany, the NJDOT site says. As of press time, it was not clear when the lanes were expected to reopen.
NJ Truck Driver Killed In PA I-78 Overturn Crash: Lehigh County Coroner NJ Truck Driver Killed In PA I-78 Overturn Crash: Lehigh County Coroner
NJ Truck Driver Killed In PA I-78 Overturn Crash: Lehigh County Coroner A New Jersey truck driver was killed when his tractor-trailer veered off the road and overturned on Interstate 78 in Pennsylvania, officials announced on Thursday, March 6. Timothy O. Atanda, 48, of Newark, was behind the wheel when the crash happened at mile marker 60.7 in Upper Saucon Township, Lehigh County, at approximately 2:01 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office said. Atanda was pronounced dead at 2:47 p.m. in the emergency department at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. An autopsy determined his cause of death was blunt force injuries due to a motor veh…
Tractor Trailer Skids On Ice, Hits Tree On Side Of I-84 In Wallkill Tractor Trailer Skids On Ice, Hits Tree On Side Of I-84 In Wallkill
Tractor Trailer Skids On Ice, Hits Tree On Side Of I-84 In Wallkill A man was injured after losing control of the tractor-trailer he was driving on an icy Interstate 84 in the Hudson Valley.  The crash happened in Orange County on Thursday, Feb. 6, just before 11 a.m., when a tractor-trailer driving east on I-84 in Wallkill slid on ice and snow and veered off the right side of the highway, according to New York State Police. The tractor-trailer then hit a tree.  The 32-year-old driver was treated for minor injuries. No traffic tickets were issued, police said. 
Tractor Trailer Rolls Over On I-84 In Danbury Tractor Trailer Rolls Over On I-84 In Danbury
Tractor Trailer Rolls Over On I-84 In Danbury Connecticut State Police responded to a tractor-trailer rollover crash on Tuesday morning, Feb. 4, on I-84 in Fairfield County.  The incident happened around 9:30 a.m. at the I-84 East at the Route 7 North merger.  Paramedics treated the driver was treated for minor injuries, authorities said.  Authorities remain at the scene, but traffic is continuing to flow. 
Warm Weather Clears Way For I-95 Tractor-Trailer Wreckage Cleanup In Spotsylvania Warm Weather Clears Way For I-95 Tractor-Trailer Wreckage Cleanup In Spotsylvania
Warm Weather Clears Way For I-95 Tractor-Trailer Wreckage Cleanup In Spotsylvania An overturned tractor-trailer that snarled traffic on I-95 in Spotsylvania for days has finally been cleared, thanks to an unseasonably warm break in the weather. The crash occurred early Thursday, Jan. 9, when a tractor-trailer overturned, forcing the closure of several southbound lanes and backing up traffic for hours. Since then, the wreckage has remained on the shoulder, awaiting removal. Crews took advantage of mild weather on Saturday, Jan. 11, to remove the wreckage, which had been delayed by earlier winter storms. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) issued an alert adv…
Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Snarls I-70 Traffic In Frederick County Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Snarls I-70 Traffic In Frederick County
Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Snarls I-70 Traffic In Frederick County A jackknifed tractor-trailer caused significant delays on I-70 in Frederick County near the Washington County border on Tuesday morning, officials said. The crash, which occurred near the eastbound fast lane and westbound left shoulder, resulted in no reported injuries, according to the Washington County Division of Emergency Services.  Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service crews were on the scene pumping fuel from the truck's saddle tanks, with an assist from first responders out of Washington County. The Maryland State Highway Administration was also present, awaiting a heavy to…
Driver Ejected In Tractor-Trailer Crash On I-81 In PA Escapes With Minor Injuries: Officials Driver Ejected In Tractor-Trailer Crash On I-81 In PA Escapes With Minor Injuries: Officials
Driver Ejected In Tractor-Trailer Crash On I-81 In PA Escapes With Minor Injuries: Officials A driver was ejected from a tractor-trailer in a crash on Interstate 81 but miraculously escaped with minor injuries, fire officials said. The collision happened around 12:57 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, when a tractor-trailer rear-ended another at mile marker 117 northbound on I-81, according to a release from the Friendship Fire Company No. 1, Englewood. The crash triggered iPhone’s crash detection system, leading first responders to the scene, officials said. The striking vehicle sustained major damage, and its driver was ejected but somehow suffered only minor injuries, authorities detaile…
Tractor-Trailer's Roof Sheared Off In Meadowbrook State Parkway Crash In Garden City Tractor-Trailer's Roof Sheared Off In Meadowbrook State Parkway Crash In Garden City
Tractor-Trailer's Roof Sheared Off In Meadowbrook State Parkway Crash In Garden City A crash involving a heavily damaged tractor-trailer was causing delays for Long Island drivers on the Meadowbrook State Parkway. The wreck happened in the northbound lanes near exit M2 (Zeckendorf Boulevard) shortly before 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 5. New York State Department of Transportation cameras showed a tractor-trailer with its roof apparently sheared off just north of the overpass. Crews were on scene removing pallets of cargo from the vehicle. The right lane remained blocked at the scene as of 1:20 p.m. It was not immediately clear whether anyone was injured. The incident was cau…
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…
Driver Hospitalized After Tractor Trailer Overturns On Route 287: NJSP Driver Hospitalized After Tractor Trailer Overturns On Route 287: NJSP
Driver Hospitalized After Tractor Trailer Overturns On Route 287: Njsp A driver was hospitalized after their tractor trailer overturned on Route 287 in Morris County on the early morning of Thursday, Nov. 21, authorities said. At 4:02 a.m., a tractor trailer driving on Route 287 North in Boonton Township veered off the roadway to the right, struck a guardrail and overturned, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. The driver sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital, Lebron said. The crash remains under investigation, Lebron said.
Impaired Driver Charged After Fatal Rotterdam Crash, Police Say Impaired Driver Charged After Fatal Rotterdam Crash, Police Say
Impaired Driver Charged After Fatal Rotterdam Crash, Police Say A tractor-trailer driver was killed in the Capital Region after crashing into the back of another truck in which the driver was charged with DWI/ impaired by drugs. The crash occurred in Schenectady County at 10:15 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 5, on I-90 in Rotterdam. According to Trooper Stephanie O'Neil, an investigation determined that both tractor-trailers were traveling westbound when one vehicle, operated by a Canadian driver, crashed into the rear of the other.  The Canadian driver was declared dead at the scene, O'Neil said. The other vehicle's driver has been identified as Manuel E. A…
Teen Motorcyclist ID'd After Fatal Crash With Tractor-Trailer: Lebanon City Police Teen Motorcyclist ID'd After Fatal Crash With Tractor-Trailer: Lebanon City Police
Teen Motorcyclist ID'd After Fatal Crash With Tractor-Trailer: Lebanon City Police The teenage motorcyclist who was killed in a crash with a tractor-trailer has been identified by the Lebanon City Police Department on Tuesday, Oct. 22.  Cameron Schollenberger, 19, of Lebanon, died at the scene of the crash at the intersection of Tenth Street/PA Route 72 South and Walnut Street/PA Rt 422 East at 9:15 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18, the police detailed in an updated release. Cyreio Greene, from Byram, Missouri, was the driver of the tractor-trailer involved in the deadly crash.  As the investigation remains active, the police are urging anyone with information to come …
Truck Driver Thrown From Tractor-Trailer On I-95 In PWC Found Dead In Road: State Police Truck Driver Thrown From Tractor-Trailer On I-95 In PWC Found Dead In Road: State Police
Truck Driver Thrown From Tractor-Trailer On I-95 In PWC Found Dead In Road: State Police The driver of a tractor-trailer died after losing control and veering off I-95 in Prince William County and crashing, state police say. Troopers were called to a stretch of the northbound lanes of the interstate shortly before 4:30 a.m. on Thursday morning to investigate a reported crash near the 155-mile marker. The initial call to state police was regarding a pedestrian down in the roadway; however, upon arrival, troopers determined the person found in the traffic lane was the driver of a tractor-trailer that overturned a short distance away. Investigators say that the tractor-trailer we…
Second Tractor-Trailer Crash On PA Turnpike Interchange To Rt 283: PennDOT Second Tractor-Trailer Crash On PA Turnpike Interchange To Rt 283: PennDOT
Second Tractor-Trailer Crash On PA Turnpike Interchange To Rt 283: PennDOT Yet another tractor-trailer rolled over on the interchange of Route 283 with the PA Turnpike on Thursday, Aug. 22, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The second tractor-trailer overturned on the ramp from Rt 283 West to the PA Turnpike/Interstate 76 South near the exit to the Harrisburg International Airport in Lower Swatara Township. This crash happened at 1:12 p.m.  The first crash happened almost 12 hours before it but was still being cleaned up as that rollover caused dog food the tractor-trailer was hauling to spill out on the ramp. As of 2:20 p.m., the …
Overturned Tractor-Trailer Temporarily Ties Up Traffic During Afternoon Commute In Stafford Overturned Tractor-Trailer Temporarily Ties Up Traffic During Afternoon Commute In Stafford
Overturned Tractor-Trailer Temporarily Ties Up Traffic During Afternoon Commute In Stafford A tractor-trailer that went off the road and crashed in Stafford County near the Fauquier County line led to lane closures in advance of the afternoon commute on Wednesday. An alert was issued by the Stafford County Sheriff's Office at around 4 p.m. on Aug. 14, cautioning motorists that both north and southbound lanes on Warrenton Road are temporarily shut down due to the reported crash that ended with the truck on its side in a ditch. Traffic Alert:Southbound Warrenton Road near the Fauquier County line has one lane open due to a tractor trailer off the roadway. Expect delays in th…
1 Hospitalized After Two Tractor-Trailers Collided On I-81 In Lebanon: PennDOT (PHOTOS) 1 Hospitalized After Two Tractor-Trailers Collided On I-81 In Lebanon: PennDOT (PHOTOS)
1 Hospitalized After Two Tractor-Trailers Collided On I-81 In Lebanon: PennDOT (Photos) Two tractor-trailers collided on Interstate 81 sending one person to the hospital, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler told Daily Voice.  The crash happened on I-81 South at mile marker 93 in Swatara Township shortly after 4 a.m. on Thursday, August 1, as detailed by Schreffler.  There was "heavy entrapment" and one of the tractor-trailers rolled over, Schreffler explained. One driver was taken to Hershey Medical Center. The extent of their injuries is unknown. Bunker Hill Fire Company "One of the tractor-trailers was carrying peat moss…