Man killed after trailer crashes off Pennsylvania Turnpike bridge: Police

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Sunday, April 25, 2021
Man killed after trailer crashes off Pennsylvania Turnpike bridge: Police
Man killed after trailer crashes off Pennsylvania Turnpike bridge early Saturday morning in Bristol Township, Bucks County.

BRISTOL TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- A man is dead after a crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Bristol Township, Bucks County.

The crash happened Saturday just after 1:30 a.m. near Newportville Road.

Officials say the truck, carrying trailers, crashed through a guardrail and went down an embankment.

The 49-year-old victim died from injuries sustained in the crash.

Emergency crews were on the scene for several hours working to clear debris.

The crash remains under investigation.