Erie, PA (August 8, 2025) – A major crash early Tuesday morning sent five people to the hospital and caused significant traffic disruptions along a busy east-west route and the Interstate 79 interchange in Erie. The collision occurred shortly before 6:30 a.m. on August 5 along West 26th Street, just east of the I-79 ramps.

According to reports, a Mitsubishi sport-utility vehicle traveling east on West 26th Street crossed into the westbound lanes, striking a Kia Sedona minivan and a Kia Soul. The force of the impact left the Mitsubishi resting on top of the Kia Soul’s front end and caused heavy damage to the Kia Sedona.

Five people from the three vehicles were transported to area hospitals, with at least one sustaining serious injuries. Police closed portions of West 26th Street and the I-79 northbound off-ramps for several hours while conducting their investigation.

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This article is based on early information from law enforcement and may be updated as new details become available.

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