Devastating Outcome of a Snowfall – Tragic Lehigh Valley Fatal Car Accident on Route 33 Claims One Life
Everything You Need to Know About This Deadly Lehigh Valley Car Crash
A Lehigh Valley fatal car accident on Route 33 in Bushkill Township, Northampton County, resulted in one tragic death on the afternoon of February 20, 2025. The crash occurred at approximately 4:22 p.m. near the Belfast exit, at Mile Marker 11.4, as a single vehicle lost control, veered off the road, and crashed into a tree. The driver, a 62-year-old man, succumbed to multiple blunt force injuries at the scene. His 63-year-old passenger was transported to St. Luke’s Anderson Campus for treatment. Authorities suspect that heavy snowfall contributed to the accident, catching many drivers off guard. The Pennsylvania State Police are conducting an investigation, and Route 33 was temporarily closed for emergency response and preliminary inquiries. While weather-related accidents are challenging in terms of liability, drivers and road maintainers have a duty to ensure road safety, even during hazardous conditions.