Fatal Car Accident in Kidder Township, Pennsylvania: Woman Dies, Others Injured
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: September 11, 2023
One fatality, serious injuries to the driver, minor injuries to two other passengers
A tragic accident occurred in Kidder Township, Carbon County over the weekend, resulting in the death of a woman and injuries to three others. The incident took place during a heavy storm when a car lost control on a wet roadway.
According to Pennsylvania State Police, the incident happened around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday. A car was traveling north on I-476 when it slid out of control due to the slippery conditions caused by the rain. The vehicle then collided with the center concrete barrier before crossing both lanes and eventually sliding off the road, crashing into a tree.
Tragically, one of the passengers in the car, identified as 63-year-old Jackie Lynch from Wilkes-Barre, was pronounced dead at the scene as a result of injuries sustained in the crash. The driver of the vehicle, a 60-year-old man from Pittston, suffered serious injuries and is currently receiving medical treatment. Two other passengers also suffered minor injuries but are expected to recover.
The authorities have not released any further details about what may have caused this devastating accident or if any charges will be filed against anyone involved. Investigations are still ongoing as police work to gather more information regarding this unfortunate incident.
This heartbreaking event serves as another reminder for drivers to exercise caution while driving under adverse weather conditions such as heavy rainstorms. It is crucial for motorists to adjust their speed accordingly and maintain proper control over their vehicles at all times.
Our thoughts go out to Jackie Lynch's family and loved ones during this difficult time.
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Tags: Fatality, Auto, Pennsylvania, Injuries, Fatalaccident, Caraccident, Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, Storm, Kidder Township, Wetroadway
Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- Jackie Lynch
- Vehicles:
- car
- Fatality:
- YES
- State:
- Pennsylvania
- City:
- Kidder Township
- Location:
- I-476
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-09-09
- Time of Incident:
- 10:30 p.m.
I-476
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