WILKES-BARRE, PA – A woman was killed and another seriously injured Thursday afternoon after their SUV crashed into a parked tractor-trailer on North Pennsylvania Avenue.
The collision occurred around 3:25 p.m. in the 700 block of the street, prompting a response from Wilkes-Barre police, fire, and EMS units.
Officers arrived to find a blue Chevrolet Trailblazer with extensive front-end damage and both occupants trapped inside.
Key Points
- A 57-year-old woman died after her vehicle struck a parked tractor-trailer on North Pennsylvania Avenue.
- A 55-year-old passenger was rescued and taken to a local hospital for treatment.
- The Wilkes-Barre Police Accident Reconstruction Unit is investigating the cause of the crash.
Driver pronounced dead at scene
Police said the driver, a 57-year-old Wilkes-Barre resident, was pronounced dead before first responders could extract her from the wreckage. The 55-year-old passenger, also from Wilkes-Barre, was taken by EMS to a nearby hospital. Her condition has not been released.
Investigation underway by reconstruction unit
The Luzerne County Coroner’s Office was notified, and the Wilkes-Barre Police Accident Reconstruction Unit responded to process the scene and determine the cause of the crash.
Authorities have not disclosed what led to the Trailblazer leaving the roadway or whether any mechanical issues or other factors played a role. The investigation remains active.
