Richland Twp., PA (July 10, 2026) – A 70-year-old woman was injured on Thursday afternoon, July 9, after a truck struck her near the entrance canopy of Home Depot on Galleria Drive Extension in Richland Township. The accident was reported at about 12:38 p.m.
Initial reports said the truck was backing up when it hit the woman and pushed her into a trailer. Emergency units were dispatched after the traumatic injury report came in.
The woman’s name and medical status were not included in the preliminary update. Authorities continue investigating the cause of the crash.
We hope the injured woman receives steady care and makes a full recovery.
What Makes Truck and Pedestrian Crashes Serious Near Stores?
Parking lot truck crashes can be dangerous because pedestrians and vehicles usually move through the same tight space. Near store entrances, people may be walking around carts, trailers, parked vehicles, and loading zones.
A backing truck can create added risk because the driver may have limited visibility behind the vehicle. Pedestrians may also have little room to move away if a trailer, curb, or other object is nearby.
Older adults can face more serious harm from a fall or direct contact with a vehicle. Even at low speeds, a person can be pushed into another object or knocked onto the pavement. Later reports may clarify the truck’s position, the woman’s injuries, and how the parking lot layout affected what happened.
