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One Dead in Tractor-Trailer, SUV Crash That Closed I-83 Near Shrewsbury

Police are investigating with few details released, including the victim's identity.

Overview

  • The collision occurred in the southbound lanes near the PA Welcome Center by the Windy Hill Road overpass at about 4:49 a.m.
  • The York County coroner said a male from the crash was pronounced dead at York Hospital, and his identity has not been released.
  • PennDOT reported that a medical helicopter airlifted one person from the SUV to the hospital.
  • Interstate 83 was closed in both directions between Exit 4 (Route 851/Stewartstown) and the Maryland state line for several hours before reopening.
  • The Pennsylvania State Police are leading the investigation into the cause of the crash.