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Crash #2015420180 Crash #2015420180
Fatalities 1
State PENNSYLVANIA
County BERKS
City
Date March 31, 2015
Time 4:25 a.m.
Location(40.5768167, -75.7844667) - Fatality Map - Google Maps
Street Name 1 I-78 WILLIAM PENN HWY
Street Name 2 nan
WeatherClear
Number of Vehicles 3
Number of Vehicles in Transport 3
Number of Parked Vehicles 0
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles 2
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles in Transport 2
Number of Persons in Parked Vehicles 0
Number of Nonmotorists 0
Route Signing Interstate
Rural / Urban Rural
Functional System Interstate
Road Owner State Highway Agency
National Highway System Part of the National Highway System
Special Jurisdiction No Special Jurisdiction (Includes National Forests Since 2008)
Milepoint 412
First Harmful Event Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Manner of Collision Front-to-Rear
At Intersection No
Relation to Junction Non-Junction
Type of Intersection Not an Intersection
Relation to Road On Roadway
Work Zone None
Light Condition Dark - Not Lighted
Atmospheric Condition Clear
School Bus Related False
Rail Grade Crossing ID 0000000
Crash Related FactorRecent Previous Crash Scene Nearby
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Persons

Person #1 in Vehicle #1 Person #1 in Vehicle #1
Age 49 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityFatal Injury (K)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Left Side (Driver's Side)
Restraint System UseUnknown/Reported as Unknown (Since 2018)
Restraint System MisuseNo Indication of Misuse
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedNonmotorist
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationExtricated
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementReported as Unknown
Alcohol Test GivenTest Given
Alcohol Test TypeBlood Test
Alcohol Test Result0.0
Police Reported Drug InvolvementReported as Unknown
Drug TestedTest Given
Transported To Medical Facility ByNot Transported for Treatment
Died En RouteDied at Scene
Month of DeathMarch
Day of Death31
Year of Death2015
Hour of Death6
Minute of Death6
Lag Hours1
Lag Minutes41
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkUnknown
HispanicUnknown
Race Unknown
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Person #1 in Vehicle #2 Person #1 in Vehicle #2
Age 32 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeveritySuspected Minor Injury (B)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Left Side (Driver's Side)
Restraint System UseShoulder and Lap Belt Used
Restraint System MisuseNo Indication of Misuse
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedNonmotorist
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNo (Alcohol Not Involved)
Alcohol Test GivenReported as Unknown if Tested
Alcohol Test TypeReported as Unknown if Tested
Alcohol Test ResultReported as Unknown if Tested
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNo (Drugs Not Involved)
Drug TestedReported as Unknown if Tested
Transported To Medical Facility ByEMS Ground
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNot Aplicable
HispanicNot a Fatality (Not Applicable)
Race Not a Fatality (Not Applicable)
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Moving Vehicles

Vehicle #1 Vehicle #1
Fatalities 1
Number of Occupants 1
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Kenworth
Body Type Truck/Tractor (Cab Only, or With Any Number of Trailing Units: Any Weight)
NCSA Model 881
Registration State Indiana
Registered Vehicle Owner Vehicle Registered as Commercial/Business/Company/Government
VIN 1XKYA48X3DJ3
Model Year 2013
VPIC Make ID None
VPIC Model ID None
VPIC Body Class Unknown
Body Class Unknown
Lower Weight Rating Not Reported
Upper Weight Rating Not Reported
Vehicle Trailing Two Trailers
Trailer VIN 1 None
Trailer VIN 2 None
Trailer VIN 3 None
Trailer Weight Rating 1 Not Reported
Trailer Weight Rating 2 Not Reported
Trailer Weight Rating 3 Not Reported
Jackknife No
Motor Carrier ID 5700239039
Vehicle Configuration Truck Tractor/Double
Cargo Body Type Van/Enclosed Box
Bus Use Not a Bus
Special Vehicle Use No Special Use Noted
Emergency Vehicle Use Not Applicable
Speed Limit 55
Travel Speed Unknown
Underride / Override Override
Rollover Rollover
Rollover Location On Roadway
Initial Contact Point 12 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Fire Occurence True
Driver Drinking No Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State Pennsylvania
Driver Zip Code 17034
Non CDL License Type Full Driver License
Non CDL License Status Valid
CDL License Status Valid
CDL Endorsements Endorsements Required, Complied With
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle Valid License for This Class Vehicle
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions No Restrictions or Not Applicable
Driver Height 73
Driver Weight 999
Previous Recorded Crashes 0
Previous BAC Suspensions (Underage) None
Previous BAC Suspensions None
Previous Other Suspensions None
Previous DWI 0
Previous Speeding Convictions 0
Previous Other Moving Violations 1
Month of Oldest Violation May
Year of Oldest Violation 2014
Month of Newest Violation May
Year of Newest Violation 2014
Speeding Related Yes, Too Fast for Conditions
Trafficway Description Two-Way, Divided, Positive Median Barrier
Total Lanes in Roadway Two Lanes
Roadway Alignment Straight
Roadway Grade Downhill
Roadway Surface Type Blacktop, Bituminous, or Asphalt
Roadway Surface Condition Dry
Traffic Control Device No Controls
Traffic Control Device Functioning No Controls
Pre Event Movement Going Straight
Critical Precrash Event OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE IN LANE Other Vehicle Stopped
Attempted Avoidance Maneuver Braking and Steering Right
Precrash Stability Skidding Longitudinally - Rotation Less Than 30 Degrees
Pre-impact Location Stayed on Roadway, but Left Original Travel Lane
Crash Type CATEGORY II: SAME TRAFFICWAY, SAME DIRECTION - CONFIGURATION D: REAR END - Stopped
Visibility Obstructions No Obstruction Noted
Moving Violations None
Driver Maneuvered to Avoid Contact Motor Vehicle (in This Crash)
Vehicle Factors Reported as Unknown
Damaged Areas 1 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 2 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 3 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 4 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 5 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 12 O'Clock
Driver Distracted Not Distracted
Driver Impaired Reported as Unknown if Impaired
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Vehicle #2 Vehicle #2
Fatalities 0
Number of Occupants 1
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Freightliner
Body Type Truck/Tractor (Cab Only, or With Any Number of Trailing Units: Any Weight)
NCSA Model 881
Registration State Pennsylvania
Registered Vehicle Owner Vehicle Registered as Commercial/Business/Company/Government
VIN 1FUJA6CK54LM
Model Year 2004
VPIC Make ID None
VPIC Model ID None
VPIC Body Class Unknown
Body Class Unknown
Lower Weight Rating Not Reported
Upper Weight Rating Not Reported
Vehicle Trailing One Trailer
Trailer VIN 1 None
Trailer VIN 2 None
Trailer VIN 3 None
Trailer Weight Rating 1 Not Reported
Trailer Weight Rating 2 Not Reported
Trailer Weight Rating 3 Not Reported
Jackknife No
Motor Carrier ID 5702358938
Vehicle Configuration Truck Tractor/Semi-Trailer
Cargo Body Type Van/Enclosed Box
Bus Use Not a Bus
Special Vehicle Use No Special Use Noted
Emergency Vehicle Use Not Applicable
Speed Limit 55
Travel Speed 0
Underride / Override No Underride or Override
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location No Rollover
Initial Contact Point 6 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Fire Occurence False
Driver Drinking No Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State Pennsylvania
Driver Zip Code 18103
Non CDL License Type Full Driver License
Non CDL License Status Valid
CDL License Status Valid
CDL Endorsements Endorsements Required, Complied With
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle Valid License for This Class Vehicle
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions No Restrictions or Not Applicable
Driver Height 70
Driver Weight 999
Previous Recorded Crashes 0
Previous BAC Suspensions (Underage) None
Previous BAC Suspensions None
Previous Other Suspensions None
Previous DWI 0
Previous Speeding Convictions 0
Previous Other Moving Violations 3
Month of Oldest Violation March
Year of Oldest Violation 2012
Month of Newest Violation February
Year of Newest Violation 2015
Speeding Related No
Trafficway Description Two-Way, Divided, Positive Median Barrier
Total Lanes in Roadway Two Lanes
Roadway Alignment Straight
Roadway Grade Downhill
Roadway Surface Type Blacktop, Bituminous, or Asphalt
Roadway Surface Condition Dry
Traffic Control Device No Controls
Traffic Control Device Functioning No Controls
Pre Event Movement Stopped in Roadway
Critical Precrash Event OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE IN LANE Traveling in Same Direction With Higher Speed
Attempted Avoidance Maneuver No Avoidance Maneuver
Precrash Stability Tracking
Pre-impact Location Stayed in Original Travel Lane
Crash Type CATEGORY II: SAME TRAFFICWAY, SAME DIRECTION - CONFIGURATION D: REAR END - Stopped, Straight
Visibility Obstructions No Obstruction Noted
Moving Violations None
Driver Maneuvered to Avoid Driver Did Not Maneuver to Avoid
Vehicle Factors Brake System
Damaged Areas 1 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 2 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 3 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 4 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 5 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 6 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 11 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 12 O'Clock
Driver Distracted Not Distracted
Driver Impaired None/Apparently Normal
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Vehicle #3 Vehicle #3
Fatalities 0
Number of Occupants 0
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Hyundai
Body Type 5-Door/4-Door Hatchback
NCSA Model 35
Registration State Pennsylvania
Registered Vehicle Owner Driverless/Motor Vehicle Parked/Stopped off Roadway
VIN KMHDN56D45U1
Model Year 2005
VPIC Make ID None
VPIC Model ID None
VPIC Body Class Unknown
Body Class Unknown
Lower Weight Rating Not Reported
Upper Weight Rating Not Reported
Vehicle Trailing No Trailers
Jackknife Not an Articulated Vehicle
Motor Carrier ID 0
Vehicle Configuration Not Applicable
Cargo Body Type Not Applicable
Bus Use Not a Bus
Special Vehicle Use No Special Use Noted
Emergency Vehicle Use Not Applicable
Speed Limit 55
Travel Speed 0
Underride / Override No Underride or Override
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location No Rollover
Initial Contact Point 5 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Minor Damage
Vehicle Towed Not Towed
Most Harmful Event Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Fire Occurence False
Driver Drinking No Drinking
Driver Present No Driver Present/Not Applicable
Drivers License State No Driver Present (Since 2010)
Driver Zip Code 99997
Non CDL License Type No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
Non CDL License Status No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver
CDL License Status No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
CDL Endorsements No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
Driver Height 998
Driver Weight 997
Previous Recorded Crashes 998
Previous BAC Suspensions (Underage) None
Previous BAC Suspensions None
Previous Other Suspensions None
Previous DWI 998
Previous Speeding Convictions 998
Previous Other Moving Violations 998
Month of Oldest Violation No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
Year of Oldest Violation 9998
Month of Newest Violation No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
Year of Newest Violation 9998
Speeding Related No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
Trafficway Description Two-Way, Divided, Positive Median Barrier
Total Lanes in Roadway Two Lanes
Roadway Alignment Straight
Roadway Grade Downhill
Roadway Surface Type Blacktop, Bituminous, or Asphalt
Roadway Surface Condition Dry
Traffic Control Device No Controls
Traffic Control Device Functioning No Controls
Pre Event Movement No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
Critical Precrash Event OTHER Other Critical Precrash Event
Attempted Avoidance Maneuver No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
Precrash Stability No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
Pre-impact Location No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
Crash Type CATEGORY VI: MISCELLANEOUS - CONFIGURATION M: BACKING, ETC. - Other Crash Type
Driver Related Factor Stopping in Roadway (Vehicle Not Abandoned)
Visibility Obstructions No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
Moving Violations No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
Driver Maneuvered to Avoid No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
Vehicle Factors None Noted
Damaged Areas 5 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 6 O'Clock
Driver Distracted No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
Driver Impaired No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver
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Crash Events

Event #1 Event #1
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of Impact12 O'Clock
Sequence of EventsMotor Vehicle In-Transport
Vehicle Vehicle #2
Area Of Impact6 O'Clock
Event #2 Event #2
VehicleVehicle #2
Area Of Impact11 O'Clock
Sequence of EventsMotor Vehicle In-Transport
Vehicle Vehicle #3
Area Of Impact5 O'Clock
Event #3 Event #3
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactNon-Harmful Event
Sequence of EventsRan off Road - Right
Event #4 Event #4
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactNot Reported
Sequence of EventsGuardrail Face
Event #5 Event #5
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactNon-Harmful Event
Sequence of EventsRe-Entering Highway
Event #6 Event #6
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactNon-Collision
Sequence of EventsRollover/Overturn
Event #7 Event #7
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactNon-Harmful Event
Sequence of EventsRan off Road - Left
Event #8 Event #8
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of Impact12 O'Clock
Sequence of EventsConcrete Traffic Barrier
Event #9 Event #9
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of Impact12 O'Clock
Sequence of EventsTraffic Sign Support
Event #10 Event #10
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactNon-Collision
Sequence of EventsFire/Explosion

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