Luzerne County Crash Claims Life of Bethlehem Man
A 27-year-old man from Bethlehem died in a crash on Interstate 80 in Luzerne County on Sunday night, according to State Police.
Authorities identified the victim as Amode Quadik Allen, a passenger in a vehicle parked on the right shoulder when it was struck. Police reported that a vehicle traveling eastbound veered off the road near mile marker 265 and collided with Allen's vehicle, which resulted in the striking vehicle returning to the travel lanes and being hit by a tractor-trailer.
Multiple individuals sustained serious injuries in the incident. The section of I-80 where the crash occurred was closed for several hours as law enforcement conducted their investigation.
State Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Originally Published: August 21, 2025, at 12:40 PM EDT.