NESCOPECK TOWNSHIP, Luzerne County, Pa., Nov. 9, 2026 — Two people were hospitalized with serious injuries after a head-on crash on Saturday evening, November 7, on Route 93 in Nescopeck Township, according to Pennsylvania State Police.
Troopers said the collision happened around 8:53 p.m. on the Berwick-Hazleton Highway. A car traveling north reportedly crossed into the southbound lane and struck an oncoming car head-on.
The driver of the northbound car was not injured. That driver is now facing a charge of improperly overtaking on the left, according to troopers.
Two people were taken to Geisinger hospital with serious injuries, state police reported: the passenger riding in the northbound car and the driver of the southbound car. The extent of their injuries beyond "serious" has not been released. The crash remains under investigation by Pennsylvania State Police.
We wish the injured a complete and speedy recovery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why are head-on crashes so dangerous?
When two vehicles traveling in opposite directions collide, their combined speed multiplies the force of impact, which tends to cause more severe injuries than crashes where vehicles are moving in the same direction.
How can drivers avoid being in a head-on collision?
Staying alert for vehicles drifting out of their lane, keeping a safe following distance, and never passing on blind curves or hills can help drivers react in time to avoid an oncoming vehicle.
Where do head-on crashes usually happen?
They commonly occur on two-lane roads without a median, especially where drivers attempt to pass slower traffic or where a vehicle drifts across the centerline.
What role does passing play in head-on crashes?
Improper or poorly timed passing, like overtaking on a stretch of road with limited visibility, is a frequent factor in these collisions, since it puts a vehicle directly into the path of oncoming traffic.
