BENSALEM TOWNSHIP, Pa. (September 9, 2025) — What should have been a routine commute turned into tragedy early Monday morning when 65-year-old Charles Lufkin of Levittown lost his life in a violent three-car crash on Interstate 95.
According to Pennsylvania State Police, the accident occurred at approximately 4:58 a.m. near Mile Marker 37.8 in Bensalem Township. Lufkin was traveling northbound in his 2008 Ford Fusion when, for reasons still under investigation, his vehicle veered into the center barrier at nearly 60 miles per hour. The force of the impact was so severe that the concrete median split the Fusion in half, scattering debris across multiple lanes.
Two other drivers, a 43-year-old Camden resident and a 68-year-old Philadelphia man, were unable to avoid the wreckage and collided with the mangled remains of Lufkin’s vehicle. Both men were evaluated for injuries at the scene. Authorities have not released their names but reported that neither suffered life-threatening harm.
Emergency responders worked quickly to secure the area, closing a stretch of I-95 for several hours during the busy morning commute. Troopers and firefighters described a harrowing scene: debris strewn across the roadway, twisted steel wedged against the concrete barrier, and the unmistakable signs of a high-speed collision.
Bucks County Coroner Patti Campi confirmed that Lufkin was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy conducted Tuesday revealed extensive trauma consistent with the crash, though toxicology results are still pending. Investigators are working to determine whether a medical episode, distraction, or another factor contributed to the fatal impact.
For Lufkin’s family, the suddenness of his death has left a painful void. Described as a quiet, hardworking man, he was known for keeping to himself but always showing up for those closest to him. Now, his loved ones are left grappling with unanswered questions and the devastating reality of his absence.
State police continue to investigate the collision, reviewing dashcam footage, roadway conditions, and mechanical evidence from the involved vehicles. Authorities are also appealing to the public: anyone who may have witnessed the crash is urged to contact the Pennsylvania State Police Trevose Barracks at 215-942-3900.
As commuters return to the same stretch of highway where the tragedy unfolded, the memory of Charles Lufkin’s final drive lingers as a sobering reminder of how quickly life can change.
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