Driver identified in fatal crash in Upper Macungie after car overturns on embankment

Authorities have identified the driver who tragically died in a crash in Upper Macungie Township. Stephen La Pierre, a local resident, lost control of his vehicle while driving on Tilghman Street around 10 p.m., causing the car to leave the road and crash into an embankment, according to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel Buglio.

La Pierre was ejected from the vehicle during the accident and died as a result of multiple blunt force injuries. The coroner ruled his death an accident.

This devastating incident has left the Upper Macungie community in shock as police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. Further details may emerge as the investigation continues.

A 23-year-old Bridgeton man has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run accident that killed U.S. Navy veteran Allen Miller Jr. in Salem County last month. According to authorities, Christopher Poore was driving east on Route 40 near milepost 20.5 in Pittsgrove around 3 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, when he struck Miller and fled the scene.

Miller, 45, of Vineland, tragically died in the crash. According to his obituary, Miller was a proud graduate of Schalick High School in 1998 and served in the U.S. Navy during the Afghanistan War from 2001 to 2005. At the time of his death, he was working as a delivery driver for Carl Harz Furniture in Elmer.

After an investigation, New Jersey State Police identified Poore as the driver and arrested him at his home on October 2. He is charged with leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death and tampering with evidence. Poore was released pending an upcoming court date.

This tragic incident has left the Salem County community mourning the loss of a veteran, father and friend. Further details on the case will be released once it is heard in court.

Cumberland, MD – Officers with the Cumberland Police Department responded to a report of an assault on Saturday. The incident occurred near George Washington Headquarters Park.

The woman who identified herself as the victim told officers that Keiana Langan attacked her. She claimed Langan hit her repeatedly, causing the victim to attempt to escape. As she fled, Langan allegedly caught up with her and strangled her. A witness intervened during the attack and officers noted strangulation marks on the victim’s neck.

Authorities located Langan near the scene of the reported attack. She was taken into custody and transported to the Allegany County Detention Center. Langan also had an outstanding District Court warrant that was served during her arrest.

Langan, 30, of Cumberland, is charged with first-degree assault, second-degree assault and disorderly conduct. She also has a District Court warrant related to child support.