ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Allentown Police are investigating two separate pedestrian strikes Friday night, one of which has been confirmed fatal.
Police said a pedestrian who was hit earlier in the evening on the 2400 block of South 4th Street has died from their injuries. Investigators are searching for a white box truck, a cab-over-style vehicle, wanted in connection with the hit-and-run.
The truck was seen in the area immediately after the impact and may have front-end damage, authorities said. No license plate information has been released. Police are asking anyone with information or video footage from the neighborhood to contact the department.
Hours later, a second pedestrian was struck at the intersection of North 8th and Linden streets. The victim was taken to a hospital, but police have not released details on the extent of their injuries.
8th and Linden Street after a pedestrian was struck in Allentown, Pa. (Photo Courtesy: Rich Rolen)
It was not immediately clear whether the driver involved in the 8th and Linden incident stayed at the scene. Officers are working to determine what led to the collision.
Anyone with information about either incident is urged to contact Allentown Police.