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 - 8:42amAccident Date:
Thursday, February 23, 2023I-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.
Type: Pedestrian Accident
People Involved:
Laura Yocius
Roadway:
Interstate 81City:
Township of Rice, PACounty:
Luzerne County, PA