Lehigh Motorcyclist, 31, Killed; Passenger Injured In Airport Road Crash: State Police Lehigh Motorcyclist, 31, Killed; Passenger Injured In Airport Road Crash: State Police
Lehigh Motorcyclist, 31, Killed; Passenger Injured In Airport Road Crash: State Police A 31-year-old motorcyclist was killed and her 44-year-old passenger hospitalized in a crash that closed Airport Road in Northampton County Tuesday, April 4, State Police said. A 2002 Honda VTX motorcycle and 2020 Ram 5500 hauling a 2018 flatbed trailer collided around 1:30 p.m. at the Portland Drive intersection in East Allen Township, PA State Police Trooper Nathan Branosky said. The woman, a Lehigh Township resident, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her passenger was also from Lehigh Township. He was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital – Muhlenberg for treatment. There were no injuries…
Coroner Identifies Motorcyclist Killed In Salisbury Township Crash Coroner Identifies Motorcyclist Killed In Salisbury Township Crash
Coroner Identifies Motorcyclist Killed In Salisbury Township Crash Authorities have identified the motorcyclist killed in a Thursday, Oct. 6 crash in Salisbury Township. Edward A. Senick, 63, died on the 1500 block of Seidersville Road around 9:15 p.m., Lehigh County Coroner Daniel Buglio said. The Bethlehem man lost control of his motorcycle and was struck by a vehicle around 8:30 p.m., the coroner said. His cause of death was determined to be multiple blunt force injuries. It was not immediately known if any charges against the other driver had been filed. In addition to the coroner’s office, the death is being investigated by the Salisbury Towns…
‘Our Hearts Are Shattered:’ Beloved PA Motorcyclist, 23, Dies In Crash 2 Months After Cousin ‘Our Hearts Are Shattered:’ Beloved PA Motorcyclist, 23, Dies In Crash 2 Months After Cousin
‘Our Hearts Are Shattered:’ Beloved PA Motorcyclist, 23, Dies In Crash 2 Months After Cousin Beloved Pennsylvania motorcyclist Gohnathan Allen Painter died in a motorcycle crash on Saturday, Sept. 17. He was 23. A resident of Bethlehem, Gohnathan attended Parkland High School and was employed at AF Contractors, his obituary says. Gohnathan had a passion for music, cliff jumping, and making others smile. He was described as having a “heart of gold.” Gohnathan leaves behind his loving mother, Wendy Heckman and her husband Michael; sister, Gabrielle Muthard; step-brother, Dustin Heckman; step-sister, Madison Heckman; maternal grandmother, Janet Apgar and her husband Revelle; paternal…
Husband, Wife Married Nearly 50 Years Killed In Head-On Motorcycle Crash ID'd: Coroner Husband, Wife Married Nearly 50 Years Killed In Head-On Motorcycle Crash ID'd: Coroner
Husband, Wife Married Nearly 50 Years Killed In Head-On Motorcycle Crash ID'd: Coroner A husband and wife were killed in a crash in central Pennsylvania on Saturday, September 3, authorities say.  Grant Beauchamp, 69, and Delores "Dee" Beauchamp, 68, of Narvon, were pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Lancaster County coroner's office.  Mona Coldiron, 74, of Oxford, crossed over the double-yellow line and crashed her 2019 Chrysler Pacifica head-on into the couples' 2014 Yamaha motorcycle head-on at the intersection of Precast and Reading roads in East Earl Township around 12:30 p.m., according to township police. Her van's front bumper hit "the front of the motor…
DUI Motorcyclist Killed In Central PA Crash Was Not Wearing Helmet: Police DUI Motorcyclist Killed In Central PA Crash Was Not Wearing Helmet: Police
DUI Motorcyclist Killed In Central PA Crash Was Not Wearing Helmet: Police A 35-year-old motorcyclist was drunk and was not wearing a helmet when he crashed and died Friday, Sept. 2 in Dauphin County, authorities said. Thomas Toolan was heading east on his 2008 Harley-Davidson on the 7600 block of Allentown Boulevard "at a suspected high speed" when he veered into the right shoulder and struck the guide rail around 10:15 p.m., PA State Police said. Toolan was thrown from the bike and hit his head before he came to a stop in the shoulder. The motorcycle continued east over the concrete median and struck two trailers on the other side of the highway a…
Motorcyclist Dies Week After Lehigh Valley Crash: Coroner Motorcyclist Dies Week After Lehigh Valley Crash: Coroner
Motorcyclist Dies Week After Lehigh Valley Crash: Coroner A 64-year-old motorcyclist died one week after suffering multiple traumatic injuries in a Lehigh Valley crash, authorities said. Joel Matosek, of Lower Saucon Township, had been at St. Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem ever since the crash on Tuesday, Aug. 2, Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio said. He was pronounced dead at 2:53 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 9, the coroner said. Matosek was riding a motorcycle when he lost control in the area of Saucon Valley Road East of Route 378 in Upper Saucon Township just before 10 p.m., officials said. His death was determined to be an accident, the c…
16-Year-Old Girl Among Two Dead In Lehigh Valley Crash, Coroner Says 16-Year-Old Girl Among Two Dead In Lehigh Valley Crash, Coroner Says
16-Year-Old Girl Among Two Dead In Lehigh Valley Crash, Coroner Says A 16-year-old girl was among two dead in a Lehigh Valley crash Sunday, July 31, authorities said. Mia G. Due, and Jose Estrada, 42, died after a motorcycle collided with another vehicle at MacArthur Road at Mechanicsville Road in Whitehall Township around 6:55 p.m., Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio said. Estrada, of Reading, was operating the motorcycle, while Due, of Whitehall, was a passenger in the other vehicle, the coroner said. The condition of the other driver was not immediately known. Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene. The coroner says their cause and …
Motorcyclist Killed In Poconos Area Crash: Lehigh Coroner Motorcyclist Killed In Poconos Area Crash: Lehigh Coroner
Motorcyclist Killed In Poconos Area Crash: Lehigh Coroner A 61-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash this week in the Poconos area, authorities said. Michael J. Bobitka, 61, of Rice Township, was pronounced dead at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg at 7:44 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office. Bobitka died of multiple blunt force injuries and his manner of death was an accident, officials said. He was riding a motorcycle that collided with a vehicle at the intersection of North 5th Street and Oakwood Avenue in Stroud Township around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, the coroner's office said. It was …
Authorities ID Motorcyclist Killed In Whitehall Crash Authorities ID Motorcyclist Killed In Whitehall Crash
Authorities ID Motorcyclist Killed In Whitehall Crash The motorcyclist killed in a crash Wednesday, July 20 in Whitehall Township has been identified, authorities said. Justin T. Beers, 24, of Whitehall Township, died when the motorcycle he was riding crashed into another vehicle on the 4000 block of South Church Street around 5:40 p.m., according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office. Beers was pronounced dead at the scene. His cause of death was determined to be multiple blunt force injuries, and his manner of death was accidental, the coroner's office said. Meanwhile, tributes poured in for Beers on Facebook. Can’t believe this still…
Motorcyclist, 44, Killed In Bethlehem Crash: Authorities Motorcyclist, 44, Killed In Bethlehem Crash: Authorities
Motorcyclist, 44, Killed In Bethlehem Crash: Authorities A motorcyclist was killed in a weekend crash in Bethlehem, authorities said. Scott Bitting, 44, was riding a motorcycle that was struck by a vehicle on West Union Boulevard at Eaton Avenue in Bethlehem around midnight on Sunday, July 17, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office. Bitting was taken to St. Luke’s Hospital - Bethlehem, where he was pronounced dead at 1:02 a.m., officials said. He died of multiple blunt force trauma injuries and his manner of death was determined to be an accident. The coroner's office is still looking for Bitting's next of kin and is asking for th…
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…
Goose Likely Caused Deadly Bucks County Motorcycle Crash: Reports Goose Likely Caused Deadly Bucks County Motorcycle Crash: Reports
Goose Likely Caused Deadly Bucks County Motorcycle Crash: Reports A goose was likely the cause of a deadly crash in Bucks County on Friday, April 8, according to multiple news outlets. The bird flew into a Harley Davidson motorcyclist, causing him to lose control and collide with an SUV on State Road in Croydon around 10 a.m., reports say citing local police. The victim — whose identity has not been released —  was pronounced dead at the scene.