Wrong-way driver crashes into tractor-trailer on I-70 near New Stanton

Jack Troy TribLive Tue, Feb 10, 2026 • 06:50 AM

Interstate 70 near theNew Stanton-Hunker exit was the scene early Tuesday of a four-vehicle crash that resulted after a car traveling the wrong way hit a tractor-trailer and caught fire. (Fort Allen VFC via Facebook)

A vehicle traveling the wrong way on Interstate 70 early Tuesday morning struck a tractor-trailer and caused it to catch fire.

Traffic between the New Stanton-Hunker and Madison exits is heavily restricted as a result.

The collision happened shortly after 12:30 a.m. A car and three semi-trucks were involved, according to the New Stanton Volunteer Fire Department.

The crash resulted in a fuel spill, which led to the fire, the department said.

Pennsylvania State Police said there were no fatalities, but the driver of an SUV was being treated at a nearby hospital, TribLive news partner WTAE reported.

Authorities are expected to provide further details at a press conference around 10 a.m.

PennDOT said the eastbound lanes remained fully closed as of about 9:30 a.m. The closure will switch to a single-lane restriction around noon as crews repair the median barrier.

Westbound lane restrictions have been lifted.

Traffic was at one point backed up for miles, according to WTAE.