A truck accident near S. Whitehall Township, PA, occurred mid-morning on a recent Saturday morning. According to law enforcement, a pickup truck struck the side of a tractor-trailer. The truck was pinned under the trailer. The incident occurred in the parking lot of Wells Fargo Bank, located on West Tilghman Street in Allentown.
Police believe the driver of the pickup truck drove directly into the tractor-trailer. That driver was taken to the hospital with injuries, though there were no updates provided immediately about the driver’s condition. Police are investigating how the accident took place.
Tractor-Trailer Accidents Can Be Devastating
A vehicle striking a tractor-trailer can easily slide under the mid-section of the trailer when hitting at a 90-degree angle. In this accident, there is no information about who caused the accident. If the pickup truck driver was distracted, that could have been the cause. However, the tractor-trailer driver may be responsible if they entered the intersection without the right of way.
For those who are hurt in an accident with any type of tractor-trailer, having a full investigation into what took place can be essential. With the help of a tractor-trailer accident lawyer, victims can access more information and resources to determine what happened.
At Kwartler Manus, our tractor-trailer accident attorneys in Allentown can provide guidance and support to anyone who has been a victim of such an accident. We provide free consultations.