Fatal Multi-Car Crash on Pennsylvania Highway Amid Whiteout Conditions
Fatal Multi-Car Crash on Pennsylvania Highway Amid Whiteout Conditions
US · Published Jan 17, 2026
Fatal multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 79 in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, caused by whiteout conditions.
One person died after a semi-trailer collision led to a third vehicle being struck.
Interstate 79 was closed for approximately four hours as emergency responders investigated and cleared the wreckage.
Deadly crash amid whiteout conditions in Pennsylvania
A fatal multi-vehicle accident occurred on Interstate 79 in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, claiming one life amid treacherous whiteout conditions. The Pennsylvania State Police reported that the incident took place around 11:45 am on Thursday. According to initial reports, the primary cause of the accident was severely reduced visibility due to a sudden whiteout, creating extremely hazardous driving conditions.
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