A late-night crash on Interstate 95 in Bensalem left one driver dead on Saturday, after a single vehicle slammed in the southbound lanes near the Woodhaven Road exit, authorities said. The wreck happened at about 10:30 p.m. on June 20, 2026, in Bucks County, and crews shut down lanes while investigators worked the scene.
According to NBC10 Philadelphia, only one vehicle was involved. Officials have not yet released information about the person who was killed or what may have caused the crash. Police said the investigation is ongoing and that additional details will be shared once they are confirmed.
Where it happened
The deadly crash unfolded near the Woodhaven Road exit, designated as state Route PA-63 and commonly listed as Exit 35 on I-95. As Patch has previously reported, the Woodhaven and PA-63 interchange regularly sees heavy traffic and intermittent lane closures, making it a familiar trouble spot for local drivers.
Recent crashes nearby
This latest fatal crash comes on the heels of several serious collisions in Bensalem in recent weeks. On June 3, a high-speed, multi-vehicle wreck on Bristol Road killed one driver and injured others, according to 6ABC/Action News. And in February, a fiery three-vehicle crash at the Street Road interchange left one man dead, FOX29 reported.
Investigation underway
Bensalem Township police and state investigators responded to the I-95 scene and have not released the victim’s identity or a suspected cause of the crash, as reported by NBC10 Philadelphia. Investigators remained on-site into the overnight hours while crews cleared debris and worked to reopen the southbound lanes.
Why it matters
The crash underscores how a single incident on I-95 can ripple across the region, tying up traffic and raising safety concerns. The corridor has seen several high-profile emergencies in recent years, including the 2023 overpass collapse in Northeast Philadelphia that prompted an NTSB investigation. The National Transportation Safety Board’s final report on that collapse detailed how a tanker crash and post-crash fire destroyed a section of the highway, underscoring how quickly one event can disrupt a critical stretch of the interstate.
