Allentown man killed after car slams into utility pole on Union Boulevard
Allentown, PA – A 25-year-old man is dead following a single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning after his car veered off Union Boulevard and slammed into a utility pole, according to Allentown Police.
First responders were dispatched to the 1700 block of Union Boulevard near Quebec Street at approximately 5:05 a.m. after reports of a serious crash. Upon arrival, police, fire, and EMS personnel found a vehicle with severe damage and a single male driver who had suffered critical injuries.
The man, a resident of Allentown, received immediate emergency medical attention at the scene but was pronounced dead shortly after. He was the sole occupant of the vehicle.
Preliminary reports indicate the car was traveling westbound when it left the roadway and collided with the pole. The impact caused significant front-end damage to the vehicle. Investigators are still working to determine the cause of the crash and whether speed, impairment, or other factors played a role.
The identity of the victim is being withheld pending family notification. No additional information has been released as the investigation remains ongoing.
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Key Points
- A 25-year-old Allentown man died in a single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning
- The vehicle struck a utility pole in the 1700 block of Union Boulevard
- The cause of the crash remains under investigation by Allentown Police