ALLENTOWN, PA – A pedestrian was killed Friday night after being struck by a vehicle on the 2400 block of South Fourth Street, according to the Allentown Police Department.
The incident occurred around 8 p.m. when emergency crews arrived to find the victim suffering from life-threatening injuries.
The pedestrian was transported by EMS to a nearby hospital, where they later died from their injuries.
Authorities have not released the identity of the victim pending family notification, and no further details about the driver or the vehicle have been disclosed.
Key Points
- A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle Friday night on South Fourth Street in Allentown.
- The victim was transported to a hospital but later died from their injuries.
- The investigation is ongoing, and police are asking the public for information.
Investigation continues into fatal South Fourth Street crash
The Allentown Police Department is leading the investigation alongside the Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office and the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office. Detectives are working to determine the cause of the collision and whether any charges may be filed.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Allentown Police Criminal Investigations Division at 610-437-7721 or the police desk at 610-437-7753, extension 1. Anonymous text tips can also be sent via the Tip411 app available on the department’s Facebook page.
Police officials stated there will be no further comment at this time while the investigation remains active.