Monday, September 9, 2024

Pedestrian Struck and Killed in Tamaqua Monday Morning

A pedestrian was struck and killed in Tamaqua on Monday morning.

The incident occurred just before 4:30am near 1299 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, St. Lukes Wound Care Management Center and involved a male that was struck by a pickup truck.

The roadway was shut down just after 4:30am.

The Schuylkill County Coroner's Office was on scene and pronounced the victim at 6:08am.

The Tamaqua Police Department along with the Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the incident.

UPDATE:  The roadway reopened around 7:00am