Crime & Safety
Police Investigate Pedestrian Accident
21-year-old female transported to St. Luke's Hospital
Colonial Regional Police continue to investigate an accident involving a pedestrian Saturday night along Easton-Nazareth Highway (Route 248).
According to police, a black sedan driving westbound struck a pedestrian attempting to cross the road in the 3700 block. The accident occurred around 9:30pm. The victim, whose name has not been disclosed, has been described as a 21-year-old female from the area. She was transported to St. Luke’s Hospital-Fountain Hill with unspecified injuries. Police believe she may have been attempting to get to a local diner or shopping center.
The driver of the sedan, whose name was not released, is described as a 26-year-old male from Palmer Township. A third person, who was the passenger in the sedan, is described as a 21-year-old female from out of town. Neither the driver nor the passenger was reported injured.
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