LEHIGH CO., (WOLF) — A Schuylkill County man was killed Friday afternoon in a crash involving a tanker truck and tractor-trailer in Lehigh County, according to the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office.
The crash happened in the area of Route 309 and Gun Club Road in Lynn Township.
The Lehigh County Coroner’s Office said it was called to the scene at approximately 3:35 p.m. Friday.
According to Coroner Daniel A. Buglio, the 52-year-old victim was from Tamaqua and was driving the tanker truck involved in the crash.
He was pronounced dead at the scene at 4:10 p.m.
Authorities said no other fatalities were reported.
The victim’s identity has not yet been released.
An autopsy is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 10, at the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office and Forensic Center to help determine the cause and manner of death.
Additional details about what led to the crash were not immediately available.