Lackawanna County, PA – August 20, 2021, an 82-year-old man was killed when a tractor-trailer hit a disabled RV on Interstate 80 in Lackawanna County.
Authorities say the incident happened shortly before 2:00 p.m. on I-80 West near Exit 8 toward Mount Cobb. Preliminary investigation suggests the victim’s RV was stopped in the roadway when it was struck from behind by a commercial 18-wheeler hauling garbage.
Reports say four people were transported to area hospitals in critical condition. The 82-year-old man later succumbed to his injuries; the status of the other victims is unknown.
The crash remains under investigation. No further information is currently available.