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Victim In Deadly Allentown Hit-Run Was Beloved Grandfather, Family Says Victim In Deadly Allentown Hit-Run Was Beloved Grandfather, Family Says
Victim In Deadly Allentown Hit-Run Was Beloved Grandfather, Family Says Authorities in Allentown have named the 85-year-old man who died in a hit-and-run on Union Boulevard on Thursday, Oct. 19.  Elian N. Makdsi of Allentown died from blunt force injuries and the manner of death was accidental, said the Lehigh County Coroner's Office.  Makdsi was near the crossing with North Jerome Street when he was hit around 8:30 a.m., officials said previously.  Police shut down Union Boulevard from Kiowa Street to Jasper Street Thursday morning while the Accident Reconstruction Team worked the scene.  Authorities have not announced any arrests in connection with the cra…

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Pedestrian Struck Dead In Allentown Hit-Run, Authorities Say Pedestrian Struck Dead In Allentown Hit-Run, Authorities Say
Pedestrian Struck Dead In Allentown Hit-Run, Authorities Say An 85-year-old pedestrian was killed Thursday morning, Oct. 19, by a driver who then fled the scene, according to officials.  The Lehigh County Coroner's Office said the victim was hit near Union Boulevard and North Jerome Street around 8:30 a.m. He was pronounced dead at the scene and an autopsy is scheduled for Friday, the Coroner said. His name was withheld pending notification of loved ones.  Allentown police shut down Union Boulevard from Kiowa Street to Jasper Street Thursday morning to investigate the crash.  STREET CLOSED: Union Blvd. will be closed for a period of time from…

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by Mac Bullock