Nescopeck Township, PA (November 7, 2026) – Two people were seriously injured in a head-on crash on Route 93, Pennsylvania State Police said.
It occurred at about 8:53 p.m. on November 7 on Route 93, known as the Berwick-Hazleton Highway, in Luzerne County. A northbound car crossed into the southbound lane and struck an oncoming car, according to State Police.
The passenger in the northbound car and the driver of the southbound car were taken to Geisinger with serious injuries. The northbound driver was not injured and faces a charge of improperly overtaking on the left.
State Police are still investigating.
This is a developing story. Details may change as the investigation continues.
What Pennsylvania Law Means After a Head-On Collision
A charge is only an allegation until a court decides it. The criminal case and a civil claim move separately. Pennsylvania also sets its own rules on deadlines and insurance, which differ from New York’s.
For the passenger and the driver taken to Geisinger, these points matter most:
- First steps: See a doctor about every symptom, even ones that seem minor, and keep the hospital records. Request the crash report from State Police, and photograph both cars before repairs begin. A passenger should also write down what was seen and heard just before the collision, while it is fresh.
- Who may be liable: The driver charged with improperly overtaking on the left, if the evidence bears that out, and that driver’s insurer. A passenger may claim against either driver, depending on the facts.
- Insurance that may apply: Every Pennsylvania auto policy carries at least $5,000 in medical benefits (75 Pa.C.S. § 1711). Someone who chose limited tort coverage must show a serious injury to recover for pain and suffering, with exceptions (75 Pa.C.S. § 1705). An attorney checks which option applies.
- Deadline: Pennsylvania gives two years to file suit, so the last day is November 7, 2028 (42 Pa.C.S. § 5524).
What Stanley Law Takes Off Your Plate After a Luzerne County Head-On Crash
A head-on collision with serious injuries can bring hospital bills, missed work, and an insurer’s request for a statement in the same week. Our Northern Pennsylvania car accident lawyers manage the insurer calls, the records, and the claim paperwork while you focus on treatment.
We gather the medical records and crash evidence early, and we keep you informed at each stage.
Here is what Luzerne County drivers and passengers injured in a head-on collision get from Stanley Law Offices:
- Serving Upstate New York and Northern Pennsylvania families for 45+ years
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Nescopeck Township is within our Pennsylvania service area, and our Montrose office is at 22 Public Ave, Montrose, PA 18801. Phone: 888-997-3889, or use our contact page to describe the crash.
