James Barnett III dies after rear-end collision between two semi-trucks on I-75 in Liberty Township, Pennsylvania

Modified Date: 
Wed, 04/20/2022 - 11:24pm
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Troopers identify man killed in I-75 semi crash in Butler County

The crash was first reported at 8:53 a.m. along the northbound lanes of I-75 in Liberty Township, according to a news release. 

Troopers ID man killed in 2-vehicle crash in Butler County

Troopers said the driver of the 2016 Freightliner slowed in the lane of travel for an unknown reason and also left the middle lane. Barnett swerved to the right and hit the back of the trailer of the Freightliner.

People Involved: 
James Barnett III
Roadway: 
I-75