Coroner identifies 85-year-old killed in Union Boulevard hit-and-run

LehighValleyNews.com | By Jim Deegan

Published October 20, 2023 at 1:44 PM EDT

Union Boulevard hit-and-run crash — Allentown police shut down part of Union Boulevard, here at Kearney Street, for a hit-and-run investigation Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. The Lehigh County Coroner's Office said a person died.

An autopsy was completed Friday
Police say they are continuing to investigate the crash
It happened at 7:01 a.m. Thursday at Union Boulevard and Jerome Street

ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Authorities identified the victim in Thursday’s deadly hit-and-run crash on Union Boulevard as 85-year-old Elian K. Makdsi, of Allentown.

The Lehigh County Coroner’s Office released the name Friday.

Coroner Daniel Buglio ruled Makdsi died of blunt force injuries due to a car crash following completion of the autopsy Friday. He ruled the manner of death an accident.

Earlier Friday, police said they are continuing to investigate along with the Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office.

“Once an arrest is made we will have a detailed media release,” said Capt. Kyle Pammer.

The hit-and-run occurred at 7:01 a.m. Thursday at Union Boulevard and Jerome Street.

Coroner identifies 85-year-old killed in Union Boulevard hit-and-run

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