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76-year-old on e-bike dies in Lehigh County crash

The victim, a resident of Upper Macungie Township, was operating the e-bike when it was involved with a collision with another vehicle in Upper Macungie, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office.

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The crash happened about 11:15 a.m. on the Fourth of July in the vicinity of Schantz and Cetronia roads in Upper Macungie Township, according to the Lehigh County Coroners Office.
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UPPER MACUNGIE TWP. - A 76-year-old man died Friday when the e-bike he was riding collided with a vehicle.

The victim was identified as Thomas C. Hess, a township resident.

It happened about 11:15 a.m. in the vicinity of Schantz and Cetronia roads, according to Lehigh County Coroner Dan Buglio.

Hess was pronounced dead at 4:15 p.m. at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. An autopsy is set for Monday.

Besides the coroner’s office, investigating are township police, the Lehigh County crash team and the Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office.

There was no word on the other vehicle or operator involved in the crash.

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