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Passenger Killed In High-Speed Crash On Route 22 ID'd: PA State Police Passenger Killed In High-Speed Crash On Route 22 ID'd: PA State Police
Passenger Killed In High-Speed Crash On Route 22 ID'd: PA State Police A high-speed crash on Route 22 killed a 27-year-old Wind Gap man and injured a driver in Hanover Township, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Friday, May 30. Joey Anthony Vega II, known to loved ones as “Boobie,” was identified as the front-seat passenger killed in the crash, according to a statement released by the Northampton County Coroner’s Office on Friday. His cause of death was Multiple Blunt Force Trauma, and the manner was ruled Accidental, Coroner Zachary Lysek said. “It is with all the sadness in the world that I write this post. I never thought I would have to say goodbye t…
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Lehigh County Crash: Troopers Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Lehigh County Crash: Troopers
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Lehigh County Crash: Troopers A 28-year-old was badly injured Monday morning, June 24 when his motorcycle crashed in South Whitehall, according to police.  State troopers said it happened around 12:45 a.m. on Route 22. A 2008 Suzuki motorcycle collided with a 2020 Toyota Camry in the westbound lanes near mile marker 319.6, authorities said.  He was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest with "serious injuries," according to state police.  The driver and three passengers in the Camry were not hurt.  Route 22 traffic was detoured onto 15th Street while troopers investigated and the highway reope…
Driver Brandished Machete During Road Rage Incident In Whitehall: Police Driver Brandished Machete During Road Rage Incident In Whitehall: Police
Driver Brandished Machete During Road Rage Incident In Whitehall: Police An Allentown man is accused of threatening others with a machete after a car accident on Saturday evening, May 18, according to state police.  Authorities said Robert Reyes was involved in a crash on Route 22 in Whitehall before he and the other driver pulled into the Home Depot at 1350 MacArthur Road.  Reyes "produced a machete and put the eyewitnesses and other occupants in fear of harm or injury," troopers said.  PSP was called to the scene and placed him under arrest, according to the release.  Reyes, 51, was charged with simple assault and reckless endangerme…