NORTH WHITEHALL TOWNSHIP, Lehigh County, Pa., Oct. 31, 2026 — A motorcyclist suffered severe injuries on Wednesday, October 28, in a crash with a car on Old Post Road, according to a local emergency scanner report.
The crash was reported near 2540 Old Post Road in North Whitehall Township. The report described a collision between a vehicle and a motorcycle, with the rider thrown from the bike. The rider was reported not moving at the scene, according to the report.
The extent of the rider's injuries has not been officially released, though the initial report described a serious outcome. It is not yet known whether the driver of the car was hurt. Emergency crews reportedly responded to the scene, though the agencies involved have not been confirmed.
No information about the cause of the crash has been released. It remains unclear whether speed, impairment or another factor played a role. The incident is presumably under investigation by local police, though that has not been confirmed.
We hope everyone who was hurt makes a full and speedy recovery.
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What should a rider do after a motorcycle crash?
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