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Hunterdon County Man, 74, Killed In Motorcycle Crash Hunterdon County Man, 74, Killed In Motorcycle Crash
Hunterdon County Man, 74, Killed In Motorcycle Crash A 74-year-old man from Hunterdon County was killed in a motorcycle crash over the weekend, authorities confirmed. Daniel A. Dean, of Whitehouse Station, was riding a motorcycle on Route 579 northbound when he collided with another vehicle near milepost 34.77 in Alexandria Township around 2:35 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10, according to a release from the Lehigh County, Pennsylvania Coroner’s Office. Dean was pronounced dead at St. Luke’s University Hospital — Bethlehem Campus just before 4:55 p.m. His official cause of death was ruled as multiple traumatic injuries, and the manner of death is …
PA Man Strangled By Pet Snake Shot By Police Dies Days Later PA Man Strangled By Pet Snake Shot By Police Dies Days Later
PA Man Strangled By Pet Snake Shot By Police Dies Days Later A Pennsylvania man who was strangled by his pet snake has died days after the incident, authorities said. Elliot Senseman, 27, died from anoxic brain injury due to asphyxiation by constriction after an 18-foot Boa constrictor-type snake wrapped itself around the man's neck inside his Church Street home in Fogelsville (Upper Macungie Township) on Wednesday, July 20, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office. The snake completely cut off oxygen to Senseman's brain, the coroner's office said. Officers arrived around 2:10 p.m. to find Senseman in cardiac arrest with the snake still wrap…
Lehigh Valley Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash, 50 Lehigh Valley Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash, 50
Lehigh Valley Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash, 50 A 50-year-old man from the Lehigh Valley area died following a motorcycle crash, authorities confirmed. Tyson Houchin lost control of his motorcycle and crashed near 399 Daniels Rd. in Bushkill Township (Northampton County) just after 6:55 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21, the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office said. Houchin, of Bushkill Township, was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg, where he succumbed to his injuries shortly before 8:15 a.m. on Wednesday, June 22, authorities said. His cause of death was listed as blunt force injury complications. The accident remains under investigation…
Lehigh Valley Man, 57, Killed In Dump Truck Crash Lehigh Valley Man, 57, Killed In Dump Truck Crash
Lehigh Valley Man, 57, Killed In Dump Truck Crash A 57-year-old Lehigh Valley man was killed in a crash involving a dump truck, authorities confirmed. The dump truck collided with another vehicle and hit a traffic sign support post near East 4th Street and Emery Street in Bethlehem just before 1:20 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, authorities said. Front seat passenger David Polczer, 57, of Bethlehem, died from blunt force trauma at St. Luke’s Hospital about an hour after the crash, according to a release from the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office. Meanwhile, the area was shut down for several hours, causing major delays, DailyVoice.com reported. …
Coroner ID's 2 Young Girls Killed In Hellertown PA Fire: (UPDATE) Coroner ID's 2 Young Girls Killed In Hellertown PA Fire: (UPDATE)
Coroner ID's 2 Young Girls Killed In Hellertown PA Fire: (Update) Two young girls were killed in a Hellertown house fire Friday, April 1, authorities said. Firefighters responded to the 600 block of Linden Avenue just before 1 a.m., where they found the house engulfed in flames, officials said. Abigail Kaufman, 10, and Brianna Baer, 15, were trapped in the blaze and later rescued by firefighters, but they died at St Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office. An older man and woman escaped the blaze unharmed, LehighValleyLive reports. Autopsies are scheduled for Monday, April 4, the coroner's office said. The cau…
All Love This Valentine's Day For Allentown Man Allegedly Killed By GF's Son All Love This Valentine's Day For Allentown Man Allegedly Killed By GF's Son
All Love This Valentine's Day For Allentown Man Allegedly Killed By GF's Son Authorities have identified the man allegedly killed by his girlfriend's son over the weekend in the Lehigh Valley. Miles Brickhouse Jr., 52, of Allentown, died from sharp force injuries sustained in an apartment in the 1900 block of West Woodlawn Street in South Whitehall Township around 10 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 13, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office. A resident told police that her son, Gabriel Stettler, 18, became "agitated" and stabbed her boyfriend to death during a fight, WFMZ reports citing police. Stettler was arrested at the scene and arraigned on homicide charges, acc…
Former Wrestler Dies In Crash Former Wrestler Dies In Crash
Former Wrestler Dies In Crash Support is rising for a former wrestler killed in a car crash Tuesday. Nicholas Santiago, 20, of Bethlehem, PA, was riding in a car down South 15th Street when it veered off the road and struck a tree, according to the Allentown Police Department and the Lehigh County Coroner's Office. He died of blunt force injuries to the torso, and the manner of death was ruled an accident, the coroner's office said. Santiago's family has set up a GoFundMe page in his name to help with funeral and other expenses, and as of Friday afternoon, it had raised more than $8,300. "Nick has impacted many lives…
Woman, 80, Dies In Lehigh Valley Crash Woman, 80, Dies In Lehigh Valley Crash
Woman, 80, Dies In Lehigh Valley Crash An 80-year-old woman died at the hospital following a Wednesday afternoon crash in the Lehigh Valley area, authorities said. Brenda Kohler of Northampton was driving on the 500 block of Cherryville Road in Lehigh Township when she was struck by another vehicle just after 4:30 p.m., according to the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office. Kohler was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg and pronounced dead around 5:25 p.m., authorities said. An autopsy showed Kohler’s death to be accidental in nature and caused by multiple blunt force injuries from the crash. Kohler was apparently a member …
NJ Road Rage Driver Accused Of Shooting Man Dead In PA NJ Road Rage Driver Accused Of Shooting Man Dead In PA
NJ Road Rage Driver Accused Of Shooting Man Dead In PA A 25-year-old New Jersey man was arrested for fatally shooting another man in Pennsylvania after an apparent road rage incident on Tuesday, authorities and reports say. Justin “Nuk” Nevius, of Phillipsburg, is facing charges of homicide and prohibited possession of a firearm in connection with the killing of 42-year-old Kippy Henry, of South Whitehall Township, according to Lehigh County District Attorney Jim Martin and Allentown police chief Charles Roca. Officers were called to the intersection of 7th and Gordon Streets in Allentown around 7:40 p.m. for a report of shots fired. …
Man Killed In Schuylkill County Parking Lot Crash With Pillar Man Killed In Schuylkill County Parking Lot Crash With Pillar
Man Killed In Schuylkill County Parking Lot Crash With Pillar A 67-year-old man died after hitting a pillar in a store parking lot Wednesday in Schuylkill County, authorities said. Arnold Kremmerer was rushed to the hospital after the 2:45 p.m. crash at 45 Plaza Ln., in Tamaqua (Rush Township), the Lehigh County Coroner's Office said. The cause of death was blunt force injuries.  The Nesquehoning man was pronounced dead at at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest around 4:30 p.m., officials said. In addition to this office, this death is being investigated by the Pennsylvania State Police, Frackville Barracks.
Community Rallies For Family Of Lehigh Dad Killed By Driver In South Whitehall Community Rallies For Family Of Lehigh Dad Killed By Driver In South Whitehall
Community Rallies For Family Of Lehigh Dad Killed By Driver In South Whitehall The Lehigh County community is rallying for the family of a father of two killed by a driver in South Whitehall last week. Over $35,000 had been raised on a GoFundMe campaign for the family of Barry Evans, 30, who was struck around 8:55 p.m. on Sept. 2 while crossing the 1400 Block of North Cedar Crest Boulevard. The Coplay resident was pronounced dead at 9:24 p.m., the Lehigh County Coroner's Office said. Evans left behind his wife, Rebecca (Ciciliot) Evans, and two children, ages 5 and 3 years old, his GoFundMe reads. He worked as the General Manager of PrimoHoagies on Cedar Crest Boule…
Warren County Man, 79, Dies After Lawn Tractor Accident Warren County Man, 79, Dies After Lawn Tractor Accident
Warren County Man, 79, Dies After Lawn Tractor Accident A 79-year-old Warren County man died at a local hospital Sunday from injuries suffered in a lawn tractor accident last week. Donald Deitman was riding a lawn tractor at his Oxford home when the machine rolled over on an embankment just after 3:15 p.m. on August 16, the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office said. Deitman was taken to St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem Campus and died just before 4:50 p.m. Sunday, the coroner said. Deitman’s cause of death was determined to be blunt force trauma to the head and chest.
NJ Man Dies 10 Days After Warren County Rollover Crash NJ Man Dies 10 Days After Warren County Rollover Crash
NJ Man Dies 10 Days After Warren County Rollover Crash A New Jersey man died a week and a half after a rollover crash in Warren County, authorities said. Irwin Symons, 79, was driving in the 400 block of Hazen Oxford Road in Belvidere around 6 p.m. on July 18 when his car departed off the roadway and rolled over, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office. He was pronounced dead on July 28 at 12:16 a.m. in St. Luke's Hospital - Bethlehem Campus, the coroner's office said. Circumstances surrounding the crash were not immediately made public. The death is being investigated by New Jersey State Police and the Lehigh County Coroner's Office.
Allentown Motorcyclist, 53, Killed In Weekend Crash Remembered As 'Loyal Friend' Allentown Motorcyclist, 53, Killed In Weekend Crash Remembered As 'Loyal Friend'
Allentown Motorcyclist, 53, Killed In Weekend Crash Remembered As 'Loyal Friend' A 53-year-old motorcyclist who died in an accidental crash in Allentown over the weekend was remembered as a "loyal friend." Carlos Batista was operating his motorcycle when he lost control and struck a curb in the parking lot of 2100 Mack Boulevard around noon on July 24, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office. Batista was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest where he was pronounced dead at 3:47 p.m., the coroner's office said. The father of six was an experienced motorcyclist, having bought the bike around five years ago, a close friend, Stephen G. told Daily Voice. His …
PA Man Accused Of Killing Newark Natives Mom, Sister Pleads Guilty But Mentally Ill PA Man Accused Of Killing Newark Natives Mom, Sister Pleads Guilty But Mentally Ill
PA Man Accused Of Killing Newark Natives Mom, Sister Pleads Guilty But Mentally Ill A Pennsylvania man charged with killing his mother and sister -- both Newark natives -- entered a guilty plea this week, authorities announced. Zakiiy Carson, 37, on Tuesday pleaded guilty but mentally ill to two counts of murder in the third degree in the 2018 shooting deaths of Latricia Ezell and Ashley Campfield, according to Lehigh County District Attorney Jim Martin. Carson who called 911 himself on Oct. 28, 2018, told dispatchers he had shot his mother and sister after an argument over treatment of his nephew, whom Ezell had been caring for while his mom was at work, authorities said.…
PA Driver Sets GoFundMe For Mom, Baby Killed In Crash He's Accused Of Causing PA Driver Sets GoFundMe For Mom, Baby Killed In Crash He's Accused Of Causing
PA Driver Sets GoFundMe For Mom, Baby Killed In Crash He's Accused Of Causing Charges have been upgraded for a 31-year-old Allentown man previously arrested in a crash that killed a mom and her 1-year-old baby boy, authorities announced. Lazarus Roldan was originally facing charges of accidents involving death and other related offenses stemming from the New Year's Day crash. Lehigh County DA Jim Martin tacked on charges of homicide by vehicle, aggravated assault by vehicle and more on Tuesday. Roldan also appears to have launched a GoFundMe account for Kisha Cora and her son, who were identified as the victims of the crash. The account was launched in early May and…
NJ Man Dies 2 Weeks After Lehigh County Crash NJ Man Dies 2 Weeks After Lehigh County Crash
NJ Man Dies 2 Weeks After Lehigh County Crash A 60-year-old New Jersey man has died two weeks after being injured in a car accident in Lehigh County, PA, according to news reports. The driver has been identified as Virgil Harrison of Avenel, Middlesex County, by the Lehigh County Coroner's Office. He died at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest in Salisbury Township at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, NJ.com reports. Harrison died as a result of complications from multiple blunt force injuries, and his death was ruled accidental, the outlet says citing the county coroner's office. Harrison collided with another car near Mill Creek Road along th…
Frenchtown Native, Standout Baseball Player Dead In Triple Fatal Crash Frenchtown Native, Standout Baseball Player Dead In Triple Fatal Crash
Frenchtown Native, Standout Baseball Player Dead In Triple Fatal Crash The DeSales University community is mourning the loss of a standout baseball player and two graduates killed in a weekend crash that left a senior student injured. The car the group was traveling when the vehicle veered off the road on the 4400 block of Lanark Road and hit a tree around 8:40 p.m. Saturday, in Upper Saucon, authorities said. Sean Hanczaryk, Nick White and Emily Kattner -- the latter two who were in a relationship -- were pronounced dead at the scene.  Senior Brandon Dichiacchio was in critical condition at the hospital as of Monday. We are so sad to hear about the pass…
Lehigh County Jail Inmate's Death Ruled Suicide, Family Launches GoFundMe Lehigh County Jail Inmate's Death Ruled Suicide, Family Launches GoFundMe
Lehigh County Jail Inmate's Death Ruled Suicide, Family Launches GoFundMe The death of a 32-year-old Lehigh County Jail inmate has been ruled a suicide, LehighValleyLive reports. An autopsy was performed Monday on the body of Jeff Mendoza, of Bethlehem, by the Lehigh County Coroner's Office, the news outlet reports. Mendoza was found unresponsive in his cell around 7:05 a.m. Saturday, authorities told The Morning Call. Jail staff attempted to revive him until emergency medics arrived at 7:20 a.m. but they failed to do so, Janine Donate, Lehigh County’s director of corrections told the outlet. Mendoza was being held on $50,000 bail after he was arrested in …