January 12, 2024
MORRISVILLE, PA — The Pennsylvania State Police reports that yesterday morning, January 11, 2024, around 6:15 a.m. Troopers from Trevose Barracks responded to North Bound US 1 Toll Bridge Morrisville Boro, Bucks County, for a tractor-trailer striking a pedestrian. It was determined that the unidentified pedestrian was attempting to walk across the toll bridge in the center next to the concrete barriers on the north bound side. A tractor and flatbed trailer was traveling north bound in the left travel lane, struck the pedestrian causing her to strike the concrete barrier, and land in the left travel lane. The pedestrian was then struck by two different vehicles. The tractor-trailer stopped on the New Jersey side at the Route 29 exit. The two unidentified vehicles continued north bound and did not stop. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.
Attempts to identify the pedestrian were unsuccessful. She is described as a black female approx. 30-40 years old, approximately 5’5″- 5’8″, brown eyes, black hair at the base with some light brown highlights, She was wearing a multi colored wool winter cap, a black hooded sweatshirt overtop a blue jacket with FDR Services Healthcare Laundry Specialist logo on the top right side, black legging pants, and black boots. She was also carrying a light brown colored small purse. The two operators that struck the pedestrian after the tractor-trailer maybe unaware of their involvement. The first vehicle was a white pickup truck and the second vehicle was a dark colored SUV. Anyone who witnessed this crash or can help identify the victim and the two vehicles that left the scene can call State Troopers at Trevose Barracks 215-942-3900.
