Update: An Upper Saucon Township man, 30 years old, was killed in a collision today, according to Daniel A. Buglio of the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office. He also stated the name of the individual is being withheld out of respect so the family may grieve properly. The highway has reopened.
ALLENTOWN, PA – I-78 E is temporarily closed today following a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and multiple other vehicles. The coroner has been called to the scene.
The accident occurred around 11:45 am Wednesday near Summit Lawn, which quickly crippled traffic on the route and surrounding roads.
The crash was first reported on 511pa.com, providing specific incident details.
Multi-vehicle crash on I-78 eastbound between Exit 55: PA 29 – CEDAR CREST BOULEVARD and Exit 59: TO PA 145 – SUMMIT LAWN. All lanes are closed.
Alternate routes are suggested as traffic is currently at a near standstill, and movement is expected to be halted for the time being.
The overflow of traffic also affects Route 22 as people attempt other routes to navigate the scene, so you may want to avoid travel on any of these roads.
According to Facebook comments of those currently waiting in the traffic, the police are funneling people to Cedar Crest.
This is a developing story.
