Passenger vehicle hits a PennDOT traffic control vehicle in Brighton Township

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of the Brighton Township Volunteer Fire Department, Station 63, Posted on Facebook on April 22nd, 2026)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Brighton Township, PA) Brighton Township Volunteer Fire Department, Station 63, responded to a motor vehicle collision on Interstate 376 Eastbound involving a passenger vehicle that struck the rear of a PennDOT traffic control vehicle on Tuesday. Crews worked to quickly secure the scene and implement traffic control measures upon arrival, which included lane closures to protect emergency personnel and motorists traveling through the area. Firefighters and EMS personnel assessed the incident and provided care and treatment to a patient involved in the crash. Crews remained on scene to ensure continued safety for responders and the public while working in coordination with partner agencies throughout the response. All lanes of Interstate 376 Eastbound were reopened and normal traffic flow resumed once the vehicles were removed from the roadway and conditions were deemed safe.