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Motorcycle rider dies from injuries in Hazleton crash

The deadly crash happened last week at North Church and 17th Street in Hazleton.
Credit: WNEP

HAZLETON, Pa. — Police in Luzerne County are investigating a fatal crash from last week.

On Wednesday, May 8, around 11:50 a.m., a motorcycle was stopped in traffic when it was hit by an SUV, according to Hazleton police. It happened in the area of North Church Street and 17th Street.

The motorcycle rider became pinned beneath the SUV. He was taken to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

The driver of the SUV will be charged with careless driving that resulted in unintentional death. No names were released by police.

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