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E-Scooter Rider Killed in DUI SUV Crash

13 Sep

Summary

A 42-year-old woman died in an e-scooter accident.
An SUV rear-ended the victim's scooter late Friday.
The alleged DUI driver attempted to flee the scene.

A 42-year-old woman tragically lost her life while riding an e-scooter in Allentown. The fatal collision happened on the 4200 block of South 4th Street shortly after 11:30 p.m. on Friday. Authorities report that an SUV rear-ended the victim's electric scooter, causing the fatal injuries.

The driver of the SUV, identified as 22-year-old Eliezer Santiago, reportedly attempted to flee the scene of the accident. Police apprehended Santiago a short time later. During his apprehension, he nearly collided with a vehicle that was responding to the initial incident. Santiago now faces several charges, including driving under the influence.

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