Pennsylvania State Police Looking for Tractor-trailer after Wheel Flies Off Vehicle Along Turnpike

Pennsylvania State Police are looking for a tractor-trailer involved in a recent incident in Carbon County. A wheel from the vehicle flew off and crashed through the windshield of a car driven by a woman and her seven-year-old son.

The incident occurred around 4:30 pm along the PA Turnpike in Penn Forest Township. Police have released a photo of the truck with the hope that someone will recognize the vehicle and share information that could help them find the driver. The vehicle was last seen around 4:36 pm near milepost 83 on the turnpike.

According to eyewitness reports, the wheel flew off the tractor-trailer and crashed through the windshield. In addition to the driver and her son the vehicle contained the boy’s father and two other children, none of whom were injured. The 34-year-old woman and her son remain in intensive care at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest.

Anyone with information about the incident or who recognized the tractor-trailer is encouraged to contact police at 1-800-245-5640.

Experience Dealing with Hit-and-Run and Tractor-Trailer Collisions

Unfortunately, accidents similar to this happen all too frequently. Some are injured by hit-and-run drivers who do not stay on site after a collision. Others must deal with the aftermath after their involvement in a crash with a tractor-trailer – vehicles known for their size, weight, and ability to wreak havoc on the road.

Our firm has worked with people injured in automobile accidents of all kinds, including incidents on the turnpike and tractor-trailer crashes. We understand how devastating a crash can be and we know the aftermath can be difficult and stressful.

The challenges you face after a vehicle crash can be especially difficult when the drivers of other vehicles involved in the collision don’t remain at the scene. These crashes often involve life-changing injuries that become logistical nightmares because parties involved refuse to take responsibility for their actions.

Our goal is to make sure no crash victim is abandoned in their time of need. We offer support and guidance to those dealing with one of the most difficult situations they’ll ever likely face. We know your primary focus is on your recovery or the recovery of your loved ones after an accident on the Pennsylvania Turnpike and we’ll do all was can to alleviate some of the burdens you have as a result of a collision.

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