A box truck involved in a crash that killed a motorcyclist on Wednesday, March 7, reportedly fled the scene and is being sought by police. According to PublicOpinionOnline.com, the motorcycle was traveling U.S. 11 in southern Pennsylvania when witnesses say his bike collided with the box truck. The light-colored delivery truck reportedly was crossing U.S. 11 at Overcash Road and pulled into the motorcycle’s path. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.
TRUCK ACCIDENT FAST FACT: According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, in truck accidents involving large trucks and other vehicles, 98% of the fatalities occur to the people in the passenger vehicles.