Bethlehem Overnight Crash Kills 17-Year-Old Freedom High School Student
Lehigh Valley Fatal Crash Under Criminal Investigation – What Happened and What We Know So Far
A Bethlehem car crash early Sunday morning, June 1, 2025, claimed the life of a 17-year-old Freedom High School student. According to Bethlehem Township Police, the teen was part of a group of five teenagers involved in a crash just before 1:30 a.m. on the 3000 block of Chester Road, near Freedom High School and East Hills Middle School. Authorities say the boy died at the scene after colliding with a stationary parked vehicle. The Lehigh Valley fatal accident is being investigated as a criminal case, with police citing “reckless behavior” as a factor. The Northampton County Coroner’s Office determined the cause of death to be blunt force trauma to the head. Police are urging witnesses to come forward as the investigation continues.