1 Injured in Dual Truck Accident on Tyburn Rd. in Falls Twp., PA

Falls Township, PA — July 1, 2025, one person was injured due to a two-truck accident at approximately 11:30 a.m. along Tyburn Road.

According to authorities, a 53-year-old man was traveling in an eastbound 18-wheeler on Tyburn Road at the New Ford Mill intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, a second 18-wheeler which had been going westbound on Tyburn attempted a left turn onto New Ford Mill Road at an apparently unsafe time. A collision consequently took place between the two trucks in the intersection.

The man in the eastbound truck reportedly sustained injuries of unknown severity; he was transported to a local medical facility by EMS in order to receive necessary treatment. Additional details pertaining to this incident—including the identity of the victim—are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When two 18-wheelers collide in a left-turn scenario, particularly at an intersection like Tyburn and New Ford Mill, the question isn’t just who had the right of way—it’s why the turning driver thought it was safe to go. From a legal standpoint, that decision is the focal point of the investigation, because it sets the sequence of the crash in motion.

Left-turn crashes involving commercial trucks are especially serious because of how long it takes for these vehicles to complete the turn. Unlike a car, an 18-wheeler needs more time and space to clear the intersection. If the westbound truck attempted a turn while eastbound traffic was approaching at speed, even a small misjudgment in timing could leave the oncoming driver with no room to avoid impact.

That raises important questions about visibility. Was the turning driver trying to beat a gap in traffic? Were sightlines compromised by other vehicles, landscaping, or roadway design? I’ve handled cases where a driver made a left based on a quick glance and underestimated how fast the oncoming vehicle was moving—especially when that vehicle was another truck. A misjudged turn becomes even harder to recover from when both vehicles are too large to stop or swerve quickly.

Investigators should review black box data from both trucks, especially to determine speeds and braking patterns. Did the eastbound driver have any chance to respond? Did the turning truck commit early, or hesitate mid-turn? In-cab camera footage, if available, could answer those questions in a way that eyewitness testimony often can’t.

Intersection design also matters. Was the left-turn lane clearly marked? Were traffic signals in use, or was this an unprotected turn? If the layout contributed to confusion—or if the road markings were faded or misaligned—that could shift some of the focus toward whether the environment set up both drivers to fail.

Ultimately, the core legal issue is whether the truck making the turn violated the other truck’s right of way, and whether that decision was based on incomplete information, poor judgment, or something more avoidable.

Key Takeaways

• A left-turn attempt by a westbound truck appears to have placed it in conflict with an oncoming eastbound 18-wheeler.
• Timing, visibility, and intersection layout are key factors in understanding why the turning driver entered the intersection when they did.
• Black box data and in-cab video will help determine vehicle speed, braking, and whether the eastbound driver had time to react.
• Road markings, signage, and sightlines should be evaluated to see if the intersection created a dangerous situation.
• Fault will ultimately hinge on whether the turning maneuver was safe and legal based on the conditions at the time.