This accident, involving 5 vehicles occurred on Friday, December 2nd 2022 at approximately 2:45 pm. The driver of white Freightliner (2007) drove off road. Injuries were reported. An officer from Butler (Township of) Police Department was present at the scene and recorded the information contained in this report.
Unit 1 was traveling on the entrance ramp to IR75 Northbound from IR70 Westbound. Units 2; 3 and 4 were traveling northbound on IR75. Unit 5 was traveling southbound on IR75 in the middle lane. Unit 1 drove off the left side of the ramp into a grassy gore area. Unit 1 continued westbound into the IR 75 Northbound lanes; and struck Unit 2 and Unit 4. Both Unit 2 and Unit 4 were forced into the concrete median wall. Unit 2 caught fire. Unit 1 struck the concrete median wall; jack-knifed; and came to final rest. Unit 3 was traveling northbound and struck Unit 1’s trailer and the median concrete wall. Unit 5 struck debris from the median wall and became disabled.

| Occupant | Safety Belt | Air Bags | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Driver: 59 years old, Male, Minor injury suspected Seatbelt: Shoulder and lap belt used Airbags: Not applicable |

| Occupant | Safety Belt | Air Bags | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Driver: 20 years old, Female, Fatal Seatbelt: Shoulder and lap belt used Airbags: Deployed both front/side |

| Occupant | Safety Belt | Air Bags | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Driver: 38 years old, Male, Minor injury suspected Seatbelt: Shoulder and lap belt used Airbags: Not applicable |

| Occupant | Safety Belt | Air Bags | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Driver: 23 years old, Male, Minor injury suspected Seatbelt: Shoulder and lap belt used Airbags: Deployed both front/side |

| Occupant | Safety Belt | Air Bags | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Driver: 71 years old, Male, Not injured Seatbelt: Shoulder and lap belt used Airbags: Not deployed |
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