Laura Yocius, 47, struck and killed by tractor-trailer after exiting her car on Interstate 81 in Rice Township, Pennsylvania

Modified Date: 
Thu, 02/23/2023 - 8:42am
Accident Date: 
Thursday, February 23, 2023

I-81 deadly crash victim identified

Through further investigation troopers say the victim, identified as Laura Yocius, 47, of West Pittston, parked her car in the travel lane of the on-ramp on I-81 northbound with her car running, lights on, and windows down. Police say the victim exited her car for unknown reasons and walked on the interstate when she was struck by a tractor-trailer.

People Involved: 
Laura Yocius
Roadway: 
Interstate 81