Hamilton Twp, PA (May 20, 2026) – A two-vehicle collision with reported injuries slowed traffic along the northbound lanes of Interstate 33 in Hamilton Township.
Emergency units were dispatched to the crash near mile marker 25.5 at about 6:59 p.m. on Monday, May 18. Pennsylvania State Police and EMS 925 responded to the highway after reports indicated people had been hurt in the collision.
Updates from the scene confirmed that EMS crews arrived shortly after. By about 7:22 p.m., responders reported they were clearing the roadway and that the patient involved planned to seek medical care by private vehicle. No additional details about the people involved or the circumstances surrounding the accident were immediately released.
Investigators are continuing to review what led up to the crash along the interstate.
We hope those affected by the collision recover quickly.
Why Some Injured Drivers Choose Private Transportation After a Crash
Not everyone involved in a traffic collision is taken to a hospital by ambulance. In some situations, people with less severe pain or delayed symptoms may choose to travel by private vehicle for medical evaluation instead. This can happen after emergency crews assess the person on the roadway and determine that the injuries do not appear to be life-threatening.
Even when someone feels stable immediately after a crash, symptoms such as stiffness, headaches, or dizziness may appear later. Medical professionals often recommend follow-up care after any roadway collision that results in injuries. Highway crashes can also create traffic hazards due to sudden lane closures and stopped vehicles, especially during evening travel hours when visibility may begin to decrease.
