Winter Weather — Southern Centre, Pennsylvania

2014-11-22 · Southern Centre, Pennsylvania

Event narrative

Light freezing rain caused traffic accidents and road closures throughout the county, including portions of Interstates 80 and 99. Two people were killed after a crash on Interstate 80 in Marion Township. Police said 59 year-old woman and 64 year-old man died after the Volvo they were driving in was crushed between two tractor trailers. The fatality accident occurred around 1630PM EST on I-80 westbound at mile marker 170.

State Police at Rockview said the tractor trailer and Volvo were slowing down for traffic, when another tractor trailer behind them failed to slow down and slammed into the back of the Volvo, pushing it into the back of the other tractor trailer. At least 20 cars were reportedly involved in fender benders and wrecks along I-99 in the Port Matilda area also because of icy conditions.

Wider weather episode

Light freezing rain and road icing resulted in very hazardous travel across the Central Mountains during the afternoon and evening. The quick glaze of ice on roads caused several vehicle accidents and closed multiple roads. Interstate 80 in Centre and Clinton Counties was closed in both directions at multiple locations. One of the incidents included a double fatality.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 545870. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.