East Hempfield Township, PA (September 9, 2024) – A 33-year-old woman from Harrisburg was killed in a crash on Rte 283 Sunday night, September 8. The SUV she was in struck the rear of a 53″ Wabash reefer trailer pulled by a Freightliner. The woman, ejected from the vehicle after the passenger side was torn open, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her identity has not yet been released. The SUV driver sustained minor injuries and was taken to the hospital. The tractor-trailer driver was unharmed.
Authorities are still investigating the circumstances of the crash, with further details expected as the inquiry progresses.