{"id":316569,"date":"2026-10-29T03:04:30","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T03:04:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/316569\/"},"modified":"2026-10-29T03:04:30","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T03:04:30","slug":"i-78-crash-involving-trucks-and-van-closes-lanes-in-bethlehem-pa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/316569\/","title":{"rendered":"I-78 Crash Involving Trucks and Van Closes Lanes in Bethlehem, PA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bethlehem, PA (October 28, 2026) \u2013 A crash involving two tractor-trailers and a van shut down part of Interstate 78 in Bethlehem Township for several hours overnight on Monday, October 26.<\/p>\n<p>The crash occurred around 9 p.m. in the vicinity of exits 67 and 66B. According to authorities, a tractor-trailer carrying cranberry juice was traveling eastbound when its driver lost control, crossed into the westbound lanes, and rolled over.<\/p>\n<p>The overturned truck was then struck by another tractor-trailer, which also collided with a vehicle. The crash led to the closure of a section of westbound I-78 while crews worked at the scene.<\/p>\n<p>At least one person was taken to a hospital following the crash. The person&#8217;s condition was not available in the initial report.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bethlehem-pa.gov\/police\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Authorities<\/a> are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the collision.<\/p>\n<p>We extend our best wishes to those injured as they recover.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>What Evidence Can Help Support a Truck Crash Claim in Bethlehem, PA?<\/p>\n<p>Evidence can help establish how a truck crash occurred and whether another party may be legally responsible. In Pennsylvania, a claim generally depends on proving negligence, causation, and resulting losses.<\/p>\n<p>Photographs, video footage, and witness statements may clarify vehicle positions, road conditions, and the sequence of events. In crashes involving multiple commercial vehicles, comparing these sources can help establish each party\u2019s role.<\/p>\n<p>Electronic truck data, driver logs, inspection reports, maintenance records, and company documents may provide further insight into the crash. Because some records and surveillance footage may be overwritten or discarded, prompt efforts to preserve relevant evidence can be important.<\/p>\n<p>Medical records, treatment plans, prescription receipts, and rehabilitation notes can help document injuries and related expenses. Records of missed work and lost earnings may also support a claim. Keeping these documents organized can help establish the extent of the losses.<\/p>\n<p>Pennsylvania follows a modified comparative negligence rule. Generally, compensation may be reduced according to an injured person\u2019s share of fault, and recovery is barred if that share exceeds 50%. The outcome depends on the evidence and the circumstances, including the potential responsibility of multiple drivers or other parties.<\/p>\n<p>Those involved should preserve relevant records, save insurance communications, and avoid assuming fault before the evidence is reviewed. A qualified Pennsylvania attorney can explain potential claims, filing deadlines, and evidence preservation.<\/p>\n<p>If you were injured, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.law-pa.com\/trucking-accidents\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">truck accident lawyer<\/a> familiar with Pennsylvania law can review the available evidence and explain your options. At Edelstein, Martin &amp; Nelson, we help people injured in truck accidents throughout Pennsylvania navigate the legal process and understand potential next steps.<\/p>\n<p>A truck crash in Bethlehem can raise difficult questions about responsibility. Call Edelstein, Martin &amp; Nelson at (888) 630-4409 to discuss your concerns and learn about the steps you may be able to take.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Bethlehem, PA (October 28, 2026) \u2013 A crash involving two tractor-trailers and a van shut down part of&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":316570,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[153,155,154],"class_list":["post-316569","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-bethlehem","tag-bethlehem","tag-bethlehem-headlines","tag-bethlehem-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/316569","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=316569"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/316569\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/316570"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=316569"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=316569"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=316569"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}