ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A man was struck and killed Friday night in a hit-and-run crash on the 2400 block of South 4th Street, according to Allentown Police.
Officers arrived to find the victim unresponsive in the roadway after being hit by a vehicle that immediately fled the scene. The man was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
Authorities have not yet released the victim’s identity, pending notification of family. Investigators also have not announced any arrests or confirmed a vehicle description as of this time.
The incident marks another serious pedestrian fatality in the city, which has experienced several deadly vehicle-against-pedestrian crashes in recent years. Police continue to review evidence and are seeking any witnesses or residents who may have surveillance or dash-cam footage from the area of S. 4th Street during the time of the crash.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Allentown Police Department.
As the investigation continues, the community waits for answers — and for the driver responsible to be brought to justice
