One person was taken to an area hospital after a crash on Interstate 83 northbound in Dauphin County on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The crash happened at approximately 5:50 a.m. near exit 44B, heading toward Harrisburg.
What Officials Have Said
According to Dauphin County dispatchers, Pennsylvania State Police, the Harrisburg Bureau of Fire and EMS were called to the scene. The right northbound lane and the entry ramp near the crash were closed until approximately 7:30 a.m.
The number of vehicles involved and the condition of the injured person have not been reported. Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the cause of the crash.
How We Can Help After an Interstate Crash
A crash on a busy interstate can happen quickly, and the details of how it happened may not be clear for some time. The State Police crash report is often the first official account, but it may not tell the full story.
At Schmidt Kramer Injury Lawyers, we can request the crash report, review it alongside photos, vehicle damage and witness accounts, and help an injured person understand who may be responsible. For more, see why police reports matter after a Harrisburg car crash.
Your Own Policy Comes First in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, an injured person’s own auto policy typically pays medical bills first, regardless of who caused the crash. Every policy must include at least $5,000 in medical benefits.
The tort option on a policy may also affect what an injured person can recover from the at-fault driver. Full tort keeps the right to seek compensation for pain and suffering. Limited tort restricts that right unless the injury is a serious injury or another exception applies. To learn more, see our guides to understanding limited tort insurance, limited tort exceptions after a Dauphin County crash and how medical bills get paid after a Pennsylvania crash.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can someone get a copy of a Pennsylvania State Police crash report?
Anyone involved in the crash, along with their lawyer or insurer, may request a copy from the Pennsylvania State Police, online or by mail. The fee is $22, and reports are available 15 days after the crash.
Who pays medical bills after a crash in Pennsylvania?
In many cases, the injured person’s own auto insurance pays first, up to the medical benefit limit on that policy. Once those benefits are used up, other coverage may apply, including health insurance or a claim against the at-fault driver. We can help to identify each source of coverage that may be available.
Can someone with limited tort coverage still bring a claim for pain and suffering?
Possibly. Limited tort allows a claim for pain and suffering when the injury is a serious injury, including serious impairment of a body function or permanent serious disfigurement. Other exceptions may also apply depending on the circumstances of the crash. Our lawyers can review whether an exception may apply.
What if the crash report contains a mistake?
Crash reports can contain errors, including incorrect names, vehicle details or descriptions of how the crash happened. An error may affect how an insurer views a claim. For more, see what to do if you find a mistake on your crash police report.
Talk With a Harrisburg Car Accident Lawyer
An interstate crash may leave an injured person dealing with medical bills, missed work and questions about insurance, often all at once. Early advice may help to protect that person’s rights while the State Police investigation continues.
At Schmidt Kramer Injury Lawyers, we are based in Harrisburg and serve Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, Lebanon, York, Lancaster and Adams counties. Our Harrisburg car accident lawyers can review the crash report, the insurance policies involved and the injuries, then explain the options that may be available.
If you or a loved one was hurt in a crash on I-83 or anywhere in Central Pennsylvania, contact us for a free case review.