Pedestrian fatally hit by vehicle in Allentown is identified

Officials have identified the Allentown pedestrian who died after he was hit by a vehicle Friday night in the city.

Rigoberto Hernandez Arias, 29, died after he was hit by a car about 8 p.m. in the 2400 block of South Fourth Street, according to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio.

Hernandez Arias was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, where he died from his injuries about 30 minutes later.

Buglio determined Herenandez Arias’ death was caused by blunt-force injuries, with the manner homicide.

Allentown police and the Lehigh County District Attorney’s office are investigating the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 610-437-7721 or the police desk at 610-437-7753. Tips may be sent to the Tip411 app on the department’s Facebook page.