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Reading: LOWER MACUNGIE TWP., Pa. — An 18-year-old man from Upper Milford Township was killed early Thursday morning after a crash along Interstate 78 in Lower Macungie Township, according to Pennsylvania State Police.
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First Source News > Blog > Lehigh Valley > LOWER MACUNGIE TWP., Pa. — An 18-year-old man from Upper Milford Township was killed early Thursday morning after a crash along Interstate 78 in Lower Macungie Township, according to Pennsylvania State Police.
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LOWER MACUNGIE TWP., Pa. — An 18-year-old man from Upper Milford Township was killed early Thursday morning after a crash along Interstate 78 in Lower Macungie Township, according to Pennsylvania State Police.

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Last updated: March 12, 2026 11:15 am
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Troopers were dispatched shortly after 5 a.m. to Interstate 78 westbound for a report of a vehicle that had gone into a ditch.

According to investigators, the driver was traveling westbound when the vehicle struck a traffic sign, left the roadway, and entered a ditch on the right side of the highway.

Emergency crews responded to the scene, where the 18-year-old driver was pronounced dead.

Pennsylvania State Police say the crash remains under investigation. No other vehicles were reported to be involved.

Authorities have not released additional details as the investigation continues.

First Source News will continue to follow this story and provide updates as more information becomes available.

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