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I-80 Eastbound Closed in Mercer County Following Multi-Vehicle Crash
A significant stretch of Interstate 80 eastbound in Mercer County has been closed due to a multi-vehicle collision involving both passenger vehicles and semi-trucks.
The affected area spans an 11-mile section between the Sharon/Hermitage exit (Exit 4A) and the Mercer exit (Exit 15).
The closure was prompted by a major accident involving several vehicles, including semi-trucks, resulting in hazardous conditions on the roadway. Emergency responders are on the scene assessing the situation, clearing the debris, and assisting those involved.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes while the closure remains in effect. Traffic updates and detour information will be provided by local authorities and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT).
Drivers are urged to exercise caution, adhere to posted detour signs, and monitor local traffic updates for the latest information on when the road will reopen.
Further details, including the cause of the crash and the condition of those involved, are expected as the investigation progresses.
WALKER COUNTY, Ala. — Alabama State Troopers are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that claimed the life of a 63-year-old man Thursday evening in Walker County.
Authorities identified the victim as Roger D. Naramore, a resident of Nauvoo, Alabama.
The collision occurred shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Alabama Highway 5, approximately five miles north of Jasper.
According to Senior Trooper Gregory Corble, Naramore was operating a Suzuki VZ800 motorcycle when he collided with a Chevrolet Trailblazer driven by 32-year-old Kayla House.
Emergency personnel responded to the scene, but Naramore was pronounced dead at the scene as a result of his injuries.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.