Frackville, PA (Oct. 28, 2026) – A two-vehicle crash shut down I-81 North from the Frackville exit to the Hometown exit before 1 p.m. on October 28.
According to officials, one person was injured and taken to a nearby hospital. Further details about the vehicles and the person injured were not immediately available.
The highway was still closed when the crash was first reported, and it was not known when it would reopen.
This is a developing story. Details may change as the investigation continues.
PennDOT reported 109,515 reportable crashes in Pennsylvania in 2025, and 979 of them were fatal. These answers apply to anyone hurt in a crash like this one.
What should I do first after a two-vehicle crash?
Get checked by a doctor the same day, even without pain, because some injuries appear later. Ask the responding agency for the crash report number and photograph the damage.
Who can be held responsible for an I-81 crash?
Whichever driver the evidence shows caused it, and that driver’s employer if the trip was for work. The crash report and vehicle data help show who was at fault.
Can I still recover if I was partly at fault?
Yes, unless you were more than 50% at fault. Pennsylvania’s comparative negligence rule reduces your award by your share of fault (42 Pa.C.S. 7102).
What insurance may cover my medical bills?
Pennsylvania requires every auto policy to carry at least $5,000 in medical benefits (75 Pa.C.S. 1711), and the at-fault driver’s coverage may pay more.
How long do I have to file a claim?
Two years from the crash. For an October 28, 2026 crash, that deadline is October 28, 2028 (42 Pa.C.S. 5524), and missing it can bar the claim.
Scartelli Olszewski, P.C. has served Northeastern Pennsylvania since 2001, with offices in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. Our personal injury lawyers represent people hurt in crashes across the region.
We handle the insurer calls, collect the crash report and medical records, and take a case to trial when an offer falls short, so you can focus on getting well.
What people hurt in Northeastern Pennsylvania crashes get with Scartelli Olszewski:
Our Wilkes-Barre office at 7 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 is the closest to Frackville, and visits are by appointment. Call 570-346-2600 to schedule a free consultation.
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