A 24-year-old driver who, allegedly, abandoned his vehicle and fled on foot after striking and killing a man in a crosswalk in Bethlehem on Labor Day has been charged with vehicular homicide, officials said.
According to police, Gian C. Bajandas Correa, 24, has been charged with vehicular homicide, reckless driving and related offenses after he is alleged to have killed a pedestrian in a hit-and-run crash that happened at about 4:05 p.m. in the area of Daly Avenue and Wind Creek Boulevard in Bethlehem on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026.
At that time, officials said, Bajandas Correa is alleged to have been driving a vehicle at a high rate of speed along Lynn Avenue before turning onto Daly Avenue and crossing a double yellow line in order to pass a vehicle.
However, Bajandas Correa’s vehicle lost traction during the turn and collided with another vehicle before it continued on and struck a man who was pushing a bicycle across Daly Avenue in a marked crosswalk.
This man, who officials did not provide additional identifying information on, was taken to a nearby hospital after the crash where he was pronounced.
A driver in the vehicle that was, allegedly, struck by Bajandas Correa’s vehicle also suffered minor injuries, officials said.
Following the crash, police allege Bajandas Correa abandoned his vehicle and fled the scene on foot, only to be found a short time later near the Minsi Trail Bridge.
Also, according to police, Bajandas Correa told responding officers he was using his cellphone while driving and was using a controlled substance while operating the vehicle.
On Tuesday morning, officials said investigators were awaiting results of test of Bajandas Correa’s blood following the deadly crash.
Police said Bajandas Correa may face additional charges if supported by results of the blood test and the ongoing investigation.
Bajandas Correa was arraigned and his bail was set at $250,000.
Officials said that he was being held at Northampton County Prison as he awaits his next court appearance.