The Pennsylvania Turnpike eastbound has reopened in New Stanton after a crash east of the Allegheny Tunnel.
State police said a commercial vehicle rolled on its side shortly before 6 a.m. near mile 129 between the Somerset and Bedford interchanges, blocking all of the lanes.
A California man lost control of the tractor-trailer he was driving while attempting to stop for the overturned vehicle, hit a guide rail and crashed, also blocking all of the lanes, troopers said in a report. He was taken to a hospital with minor injuries.
It was unclear if anyone was hurt in the initial crash. A police report detailing it had not been released.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike east from New Stanton Exit 75 to Breezewood Exit 161 reopened a few hours later. The right and center lanes remained closed near mile 129 which is six miles east of the Allegheny Tunnel.
ROADWAY OPEN – #Paturnpike I-70/76 east from New Stanton Exit #75 to Breezewood Exit #161 has reopened. The right and center lanes remained closed near mile 129.4 which is 6 miles east of the Allegheny Tunnel.@PA_Turnpike @TotalTrafficPIT @RealGregMcAtee @P_M_T_A https://t.co/caGlrEnJkY pic.twitter.com/WZrr1Sk4Bd
— PA Turnpike Alerts (@PATurnpikeAlert) December 29, 2025
