POCONO LAKE, PA — The Monroe County community is mourning the sudden loss of Timothy Yeager, 70, who died Friday afternoon in a dump truck accident on Interstate 81 in Luzerne County.

Yeager was driving southbound shortly after 12:30 p.m. when his truck veered off the road, traveled up an embankment, and rolled over near the I‑80 junction. Emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene. State police continue to investigate the cause of the crash.

A lifelong resident of Pocono Lake, Yeager was remembered by friends and neighbors as a kind and generous member of the community. Local residents have expressed shock and sadness over the tragedy, sharing condolences and support with his family.

The crash temporarily closed the southbound lanes of I‑81, disrupting traffic through the area. Authorities are reminding drivers to exercise caution on highways, especially when operating heavy vehicles.

Yeager’s passing has resonated across the Poconos, highlighting both the fragility of life on the road and the strong bonds of Monroe County’s tight-knit communities.