A 27‑year‑old Allentown resident lost his life in a violent crash that unfolded just after midnight on Sunday, as police reports detail a chaotic sequence of events involving a traffic stop, a vehicle collision, and a fatal outcome.
The crash occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning, leaving the Allentown community shocked.
Incident Timeline
According to police, the incident unfolded at about 12:13 a.m. Sunday when state troopers attempted to make a traffic stop on a 1999 Ford F‑150 in Allentown.
The troopers were attempting to make a traffic stop.
The vehicle failed to initially stop, but the driver did stop the truck in the vicinity of 29th and Lehigh streets in Allentown.
The driver was a 27‑year‑old Allentown resident.
When troopers exited their vehicle and attempted to take the driver, a 27‑year‑old Allentown man – who police did not immediately provide further identifying details on – into custody, the driver struck the officers with his vehicle, police said, before he fled the scene.
The troopers, who were injured in the incident, got back in their vehicle and pursued the driver until the area of South 12th and Vultree streets where, officials said, the driver lost control of the truck and struck a fire hydrant before hitting a utility pole and continuing on to strike the Lehigh Valley Logistics Building along the 1800 block of South 12th Street.
The driver, police said, was ejected from the vehicle in this crash.
Both troopers were also hospitalized overnight due to injuries they suffered during this incident.
Police Response
An investigation into this incident, officials said, is ongoing.
Police have released no additional details about the identities of the troopers or the specific injuries they suffered.
Vehicle Collision
The crash sequence involved the driver losing control of the truck, striking a fire hydrant, hitting a utility pole, and continuing to strike the Lehigh Valley Logistics Building on the 1800 block of South 12th Street.
The driver was ejected from the vehicle during this collision, which led to his death shortly after the crash.
The building struck by the vehicle is known as the Lehigh Valley Logistics Building.
The impact of the truck with the building contributed to the severity of the crash.
Medical Response
The driver was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead shortly after the crash.
The troopers were treated for injuries sustained during the incident.
Both troopers were hospitalized overnight but were treated and released early Sunday, according to police.
Their injuries were deemed non‑life threatening.
Aftermath and Investigation
The incident has prompted an ongoing investigation by officials to determine the circumstances surrounding the traffic stop, the subsequent crash, and the injuries sustained by the troopers.
The investigation is focused on the events that led to the fatal crash.
Police have not yet released additional information about the case, leaving the community awaiting further updates.
The incident remains under active scrutiny by law enforcement authorities.
