Luzerne County, PA (August 17, 2025) – A deadly crash involving two cars and a tractor-trailer on Interstate 80 East killed Amode Quadik Allen and injured several others Sunday night.
Accident Details: Troopers said the collision occurred around 8:30 p.m. between Exit 262 (PA 309, Mountain Top/Hazleton) and Exit 273 (PA 940/PA 937, White Haven/Freeland).
One man, identified as Amode Quadik Allen, was killed in the crash. Several others were seriously injured, though their conditions have not yet been released.
Investigation and Legal Considerations: With multiple vehicles involved, investigators will be tasked with piecing together how this chain of events unfolded. Determining which vehicle initiated the collision and how the tractor-trailer became involved will be central to the investigation.
Authorities may examine speeding, distracted driving, visibility, and road conditions. Accident reconstruction, black box data from the semi, and witness statements will all help establish the full truth of what happened.
I offer my condolences to the family and friends of Amode Quadik Allen. I also extend my thoughts to those seriously injured, with hope for their recovery.
Source: WNEP