A tragic accident occurred on Saturday (May 2) afternoon in East Lampeter Township, Pennsylvania, where a pedestrian was fatally struck by an 18-wheeler in the parking lot of a Sheetz gas station. The incident took place around 1:02 p.m. at the intersection of Old Philadelphia Pike and Mount Sidney Road.
According to CBS 21, the Lancaster County Coroner's Office confirmed their presence at the scene, although details about the injuries were not immediately clear. Emergency crews and the East Lampeter Township Police are actively investigating the incident.
The identity of the pedestrian has not yet been released.The 2400 block of Old Philadelphia Pike has been closed to traffic as authorities continue their investigation.
This incident is part of an ongoing investigation, and more details will be shared as they become available.