No Injuries in I-80 Rear-End Crash in Washington Township, PA, on October 20, 2026

Neither driver was injured in a two-vehicle rear-end crash on Interstate 80 in Washington Township, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, on October 20, 2026. Pennsylvania State Police reported that the collision occurred at 6:06 p.m. near mile marker 93.6 in the westbound lanes.

Ronald D. Jantzen, 72, of Peekskill, New York, was driving a 2011 Hyundai Accent. Ahead of him was a 2020 Chrysler Pacifica driven by Susan M. Jantzen, 70, also of Peekskill, according to troopers.

Traffic was slowing before the collision. Police said Susan Jantzen reduced her speed in response to the traffic conditions. Ronald Jantzen did not maintain an appropriate speed, according to the police account, and the front of the Hyundai struck the rear of the Chrysler.

After the impact, the two vehicles stopped on the left shoulder of the interstate. Both were facing west when they came to rest, troopers said.

Police reported disabling damage to the Hyundai’s front end. The Chrysler sustained minor damage to its rear tailgate. Both drivers were wearing seat belts at the time of the collision.

State police cited Ronald Jantzen for following too closely. Mottman Towing assisted troopers at the scene.