Senate Approves Bill to Name I-81 Exit 119 in Honor of Fallen Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr.

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Senate on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, approved legislation that would name Interstate 81’s Exit 119 in Schuylkill County in memory of fallen Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr., according to an announcement from state Sen. Dave Argall.

North Schuylkill Honors Fallen Trooper Michael Pahira During Pregame Tribute

North Schuylkill honored the life, service and sacrifice of fallen Pennsylvania State Police Trooper First Class Michael E. Pahira Jr. during a moving ceremony Friday night at Spartan Stadium.

North Schuylkill to Honor Trooper Michael Pahira Before Friday’s Football Game

North Schuylkill will honor fallen Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr. before the Spartans’ home football game against Mount Carmel Area on Friday, September 18, 2026.

Lawsuit Filed Over I-81 Crash That Killed Pennsylvania State Trooper Michael Pahira Jr.

The family of Pennsylvania State Trooper Michael Pahira Jr. has filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit against the truck driver charged in his death, the trucking company involved, and a freight broker, alleging a series of safety failures contributed to the fatal July crash along Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County.

Truck Driver Ordered to Stand Trial in I-81 Crash That Killed State Trooper Michael Pahira

A Massachusetts tractor-trailer driver accused of causing the crash that killed Pennsylvania State Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr. will stand trial following a preliminary hearing Wednesday.

Newly Released Records Detail Michael Bon's Immigration Status Before and After Fatal I-81 Crash

Newly released federal immigration records provided to Skook News by defense attorney John Waldron offer additional details about the immigration status of Michael Bon, the Massachusetts truck driver charged in the July 1 crash that killed Pennsylvania State Police Trooper First Class Michael E. Pahira Jr.

Meuser Leads U.S. House Moment of Silence Honoring Trooper Michael Pahira from Schuylkill County

Congressman Dan Meuser led a moment of silence on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday in memory of Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr., who was killed while conducting a commercial vehicle inspection along Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Lawmakers Propose Naming Interstate 81 Exit 119 in Honor of Fallen Trooper Michael Pahira Jr.

Two Schuylkill County lawmakers are moving forward with legislation that would honor the memory and service of Pennsylvania State Police Trooper First Class Michael E. Pahira Jr. by renaming an Interstate 81 interchange in Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Says Final Goodbye to Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr.

A sea of gray uniforms, flashing lights, American flags, and salutes filled Schuylkill County on Wednesday as family, friends, law enforcement, first responders, and community members gathered to say a final goodbye to Pennsylvania State Police Trooper First Class Michael E. Pahira Jr.

DHS: ICE Lodges Detainer Against Haitian Man Charged in Crash That Killed Trooper Michael Pahira; Says Massachusetts Issued CDL

 

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Monday that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has lodged an immigration detainer against the Haitian man charged in the crash that claimed the life of Pennsylvania State Police Trooper First Class Michael E. Pahira Jr. in Schuylkill County.

Pennsylvania State Troopers Association Calls for Answers Following Death of Trooper Michael Pahira Jr.

The Pennsylvania State Troopers Association (PSTA) is calling for answers following the death of Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr., who was struck and killed while conducting a commercial vehicle inspection along Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County.

Services Announced for Fallen Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Michael Pahira Jr.

Funeral services have been announced for Pennsylvania State Police Trooper First Class Michael E. Pahira Jr., who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

UPDATE: DHS Confirms Immigration Status of Truck Driver Charged in Crash That Killed Trooper Pahira

The Department of Homeland Security has confirmed additional information regarding the immigration status of the Massachusetts truck driver charged in the crash that claimed the life of Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr.

Fallen Trooper Michael Pahira Escorted Home to Schuylkill County in State Police Procession

Hundreds of law enforcement officers, first responders and community members paid their respects Thursday as fallen Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr. was escorted home to Frackville in a solemn procession from the Lehigh Valley.