Ronald Spangler, 54, dies following collision between van and semi-truck on I-81 in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Modified Date: 
Sun, 07/17/2022 - 11:56pm
Accident Date: 
Friday, July 15, 2022

Crash involving tractor-trailer shuts down part of Interstate 81

The crash happened around 8 a.m. and involved a van and a tractor-trailer.

It's not yet clear how it happened.

Victim Identified in Fatal Interstate 81 Crash in Schuylkill County

Police say the crash occurred as a Tractor Trailer had slowed in the right lane due to another slowing vehicle.
 
Ronald Spangler, 54, of Kulpmont struck the rear of the slowing tractor trailer in his Dodge Caravan.
People Involved: 
Ronald Spangler
Roadway: 
I-81