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Dump Truck Driver Killed Slamming Into Embankment ID'd: Lehigh County Coroner

The family of a North Whitehall Township man is grieving their loss following a fatal dump truck crash that took his life on Tuesday, Oct. 15.

David Brown

David Brown

Photo Credit: Heintzelman Funeral Home

David A. Brown, 68, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash that happened when the dump truck he was driving in the 2700 block of Valley Road struck an embankment.

Brown was employed as a machinist and mechanic at Nestle Purina, formerly ALPO, for 43 years before his retirement in 2022, according to his obituary from Heintzelman Funeral Home. He was a member of Jordan United Church of Christ in Allentown.

He is survived by his wife, Debra; two daughters; brothers Donald and Harry; and two grandsons, the obituary states.

A private memorial service with no public calling hours is being held at the convenience of the family, according to the obituary.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in care of Heintzelman Funeral Home at P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.

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