On Saturday 5/2/26 at approximately 1:00 p.m., police were dispatched to Sheetz (2425 Old Philadelphia Pike Lancaster, PA) for a pedestrian that was struck by a tractor trailer. Through investigation it was learned a tractor trailer being driven by a 30 year old male from Enola, PA was traveling east through the parking lot and came to a stop for other vehicular traffic. After traffic cleared, the tractor trailer proceeded forward striking Daniel Sweeney (75 year old male from Gordonville, PA) who was walking from the gas pumps towards the front of the store in front of the truck. Mr. Sweeney succumbed to injuries he sustained and was pronounced deceased on scene. Lancaster County Crash Team #2 (Manor / Hempfield Crash Team) responded to the scene to assist with the investigation. This crash is still under investigation by members of the East Lampeter Township Police Department.
Location
2425 Old Philadelphia Pike
Lancaster, PA 17602