Lehigh Vehicle Accidents (2008)
In 2008, there were 41 people killed in fatal auto accidents in Lehigh County, PA. These wreck stemmed from various causes that include speeding, impaired driving, failure to keep a proper look out, following too closely, driver inattention and other kinds negligent conduct [See: Pennsylvania Traffic Violations]. Road hazards, weather conditions, time of day and equipment failures, may have also played a role in the accident or contributed to its seriousness.Many of the fatal accidents in Lehigh, PA might have ended differently had the driver or the vehicle's passengers taking simple safety measures, such as wearing a seat belt. Other accidents would not have occurred but for the deadly role of alcohol and a drunk driver.
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Fatal Accident Details: Lehigh County, PA (2008)
Case #: 420071
Alburtis, PA: In this Lehigh County accident a male, age 44, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. The vehicle had air bags, there was not one protecting the victim's seat. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
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Case #: 420079
Alburtis, PA: In this Lehigh County accident a female, age 82, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
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Case #: 420136
Alburtis, PA: In this Lehigh County accident a male, age 70, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. The severity of the injuries may have been increased because theIn this Lehigh County accident a male was ejected from the vehicle during the accident. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
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Case #: 420160
Alburtis, PA: In this Lehigh County accident a male, age 25, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. More than 13,000 people die in drunk driving accidents each year and thousands more are injured. Law enforcement officials concluded alcohol played a role in this car accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
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Case #: 420092
Alburtis, PA: In this Lehigh County accident a male, age 19, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. There were air bags in the vehicle but they failed to activate properly. The severity of the injuries may have been increased because theIn this Lehigh County accident a male was ejected from the vehicle during the accident. More than 13,000 people die in drunk driving accidents each year and thousands more are injured. Law enforcement officials concluded alcohol played a role in this car accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
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Case #: 420149
Alburtis, PA: In this Lehigh County accident a male, age 37, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. There were air bags in the vehicle but they failed to activate properly. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
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Case #: 420385
Alburtis, PA: In this Lehigh County accident a male, age 23, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Even though the accident victim had on a seat belt, serious injury still occurred. The vehicle had air bags, there was not one protecting the victim's seat. More than 13,000 people die in drunk driving accidents each year and thousands more are injured. Law enforcement officials concluded alcohol played a role in this car accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
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Case #: 420435
Alburtis, PA: In this Lehigh County accident a male, age 74, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
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Case #: 420331
Alburtis, PA: In this Lehigh County accident a male, age 30, was a pedestrian hurt by the vehicle wreck. There is no information as to whether the victim or driver was using safety equipment. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
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Case #: 420300
Alburtis, PA: In this Lehigh County accident a male, age 50, was a pedestrian hurt by the vehicle wreck. There is no information as to whether the victim or driver was using safety equipment. More than 13,000 people die in drunk driving accidents each year and thousands more are injured. Law enforcement officials concluded alcohol played a role in this car accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
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Case #: 420334
Alburtis, PA: In this Lehigh County accident a female, age 25, was a pedestrian hurt by the vehicle wreck. There is no information as to whether the victim or driver was using safety equipment. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
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Case #: 420315
Alburtis, PA: In this Lehigh County accident a female, age 26, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Even though the accident victim had on a seat belt, serious injury still occurred. The vehicle had air bags, there was not one protecting the victim's seat. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
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Case #: 420429
Alburtis, PA: In this Lehigh County accident a male, age 32, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. There is no information as to whether the victim or driver was using safety equipment. The accident statistics for Alburtis have no information about a vehicle air bag. More than 13,000 people die in drunk driving accidents each year and thousands more are injured. Law enforcement officials concluded alcohol played a role in this car accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
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Case #: 420388
Alburtis, PA: In this Lehigh County accident a male, age 46, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. The vehicle had air bags, there was not one protecting the victim's seat. More than 13,000 people die in drunk driving accidents each year and thousands more are injured. Law enforcement officials concluded alcohol played a role in this car accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
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Case #: 420550
Alburtis, PA: In this Lehigh County accident a female, age 54, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. There is no information as to whether the victim or driver was using safety equipment. The accident statistics for Alburtis have no information about a vehicle air bag. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
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Case #: 420510
Alburtis, PA: In this Lehigh County accident a male, age 43, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. There is no information as to whether the victim or driver was using safety equipment. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. More than 13,000 people die in drunk driving accidents each year and thousands more are injured. Law enforcement officials concluded alcohol played a role in this car accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
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Case #: 420626
Alburtis, PA: In this Lehigh County accident a male, age 39, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. The vehicle had air bags, there was not one protecting the victim's seat. More than 13,000 people die in drunk driving accidents each year and thousands more are injured. Law enforcement officials concluded alcohol played a role in this car accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
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Case #: 420800
Alburtis, PA: In this Lehigh County accident a male, age 40, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. There is no information as to whether the victim or driver was using safety equipment. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
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Case #: 420728
Alburtis, PA: In this Lehigh County accident a male, age 38, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. The severity of the injuries may have been increased because theIn this Lehigh County accident a male was ejected from the vehicle during the accident. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
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Case #: 420805
Alburtis, PA: In this Lehigh County accident a male, age 23, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. The vehicle had air bags, there was not one protecting the victim's seat. More than 13,000 people die in drunk driving accidents each year and thousands more are injured. Law enforcement officials concluded alcohol played a role in this car accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
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Case #: 420978
Alburtis, PA: In this Lehigh County accident a female, age 24, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. There is no information as to whether the victim or driver was using safety equipment. The accident statistics for Alburtis have no information about a vehicle air bag. The severity of the injuries may have been increased when theIn this Lehigh County accident a female was partially ejected from the vehicle on impact. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
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Case #: 420846
Alburtis, PA: In this Lehigh County accident a female, age 49, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Even though the accident victim had on a seat belt, serious injury still occurred. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
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Case #: 420824
Alburtis, PA: In this Lehigh County accident a male, age 52, was a pedestrian hurt by the vehicle wreck. There is no information as to whether the victim or driver was using safety equipment. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
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Case #: 420871
Alburtis, PA: In this Lehigh County accident a male, age 28, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Even though the accident victim had on a seat belt, serious injury still occurred. There were air bags in the vehicle but they failed to activate properly. More than 13,000 people die in drunk driving accidents each year and thousands more are injured. Law enforcement officials concluded alcohol played a role in this car accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
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Case #: 420843
Alburtis, PA: In this Lehigh County accident a female, age 20, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. The vehicle had air bags, there was not one protecting the victim's seat. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
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Case #: 420929
Alburtis, PA: In this Lehigh County accident a male, age 72, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. There is no information as to whether the victim or driver was using safety equipment. The accident statistics for Alburtis have no information about a vehicle air bag. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
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Case #: 420870
Alburtis, PA: In this Lehigh County accident a male, age 52, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Even though the accident victim had on a seat belt, serious injury still occurred. There were air bags in the vehicle but they failed to activate properly. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
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Case #: 420914
Alburtis, PA: In this Lehigh County accident a male, age 46, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. There is no information as to whether the victim or driver was using safety equipment. The vehicle had air bags, there was not one protecting the victim's seat. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
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Case #: 420984
Alburtis, PA: In this Lehigh County accident a female, age 82, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Even though the accident victim had on a seat belt, serious injury still occurred. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
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Case #: 421012
Alburtis, PA: In this Lehigh County accident a female, age 17, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Even though the accident victim had on a seat belt, serious injury still occurred. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
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Case #: 421174
Alburtis, PA: In this Lehigh County accident a male, age 37, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. There is no information as to whether the victim or driver was using safety equipment. There were air bags in the vehicle but they failed to activate properly. More than 13,000 people die in drunk driving accidents each year and thousands more are injured. Law enforcement officials concluded alcohol played a role in this car accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
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Case #: 420980
Alburtis, PA: In this Lehigh County accident a female, age 45, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. There were air bags in the vehicle but they failed to activate properly. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
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Case #: 421049
Alburtis, PA: In this Lehigh County accident a male, age 60, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Even though the accident victim had on a seat belt, serious injury still occurred. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
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Case #: 421083
Alburtis, PA: In this Lehigh County accident a male, age 20, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Even though the accident victim had on a seat belt, serious injury still occurred. The vehicle had air bags, there was not one protecting the victim's seat. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
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Case #: 421092
Alburtis, PA: In this Lehigh County accident a female, age 19, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Even though the accident victim had on a seat belt, serious injury still occurred. There were air bags in the vehicle but they failed to activate properly. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
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Case #: 421156
Alburtis, PA: In this Lehigh County accident a female, age 26, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. The vehicle had air bags, there was not one protecting the victim's seat. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
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Case #: 421356
Alburtis, PA: In this Lehigh County accident a female, age 21, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. More than 13,000 people die in drunk driving accidents each year and thousands more are injured. Law enforcement officials concluded alcohol played a role in this car accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
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Case #: 421123
Alburtis, PA: In this Lehigh County accident a female, age 75, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Even though the accident victim had on a seat belt, serious injury still occurred. The vehicle had air bags, there was not one protecting the victim's seat. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
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Case #: 421144
Alburtis, PA: In this Lehigh County accident a male, age 29, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Even though the accident victim had on a seat belt, serious injury still occurred. The vehicle had air bags, there was not one protecting the victim's seat. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
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Case #: 421152
Alburtis, PA: In this Lehigh County accident a male, age 25, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. There is no information as to whether the victim or driver was using safety equipment. There were air bags in the vehicle but they failed to activate properly. The severity of the injuries may have been increased because theIn this Lehigh County accident a male was ejected from the vehicle during the accident. More than 13,000 people die in drunk driving accidents each year and thousands more are injured. Law enforcement officials concluded alcohol played a role in this car accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim died in the crash and was not taken to the hospital.
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Case #: 421213
Alburtis, PA: In this Lehigh County accident a male, age 85, was the driver of a vehicle in the accident. Unfortunately, the accident victim was not wearing a safety belt. In many fatal car accidents the vehicle's air bag does not deploy. However, in this case the air bag did activate. Impaired driving was not a factor in this accident. Investigators said drug use was not a factor in this crash. The victim was taken to the hospital but died from injuries suffered in the crash.
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