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1 person killed, 3 injured in 7-vehicle crash in Upper Saucon Township that closed Center Valley Parkway [updated]

March 22, 2026 at 5:09 pm

Lehigh Valley at elevated risk of severe weather later Sunday; storms could bring damaging wind and hail

The severe weather potential for the Lehigh Valley includes the possibility of "isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms" that could bring damaging winds and hail.

The latest National Weather Service forecast for Sunday, March 22, 2026 shows a risk of severe storms in the afternoon and evening hours. (National Weather Service)

Multiple vehicles were involved in a crash Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Upper Saucon Township. The Lehigh County coroner’s office responded to the crash, which closed Center Valley Parkway. (Joseph Giacalone/Contributed photo)

1 person killed, 3 injured in 7-vehicle crash in Upper Saucon Township that closed Center Valley Parkway [updated]

Planned Parenthood Keystone President and CEO Melissa Reed speaks Thursday, March 20, 2025, during a People’s Town Hall hosted by state and Lehigh County Democrats at Cathedral Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. The event was part of the national Democratic Party’s push targeting Republicans in competitive districts. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Planned Parenthood no longer accepting Medicaid patients in most cases. What that means for Lehigh Valley patients

Josh Early Candies’ 17-ounce gold gift box of assorted chocolates Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the store in South Whitehall Township. The fifth-generation family business continues to use the same batch recipes developed in the early 1900s. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

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Marvin Boyer , seen here in 2020, died Friday, March 13, 2026, at age 76. (David Garrett / Special to The Morning Call)

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1 person killed, 3 injured in 7-vehicle crash in Upper Saucon Township that closed Center Valley Parkway [updated]
1 person killed, 3 injured in 7-vehicle crash in Upper Saucon Township that closed Center Valley Parkway [updated]
Allentown man not guilty on all charges in killings of 1-year-old boy, grandmother
Allentown man not guilty on all charges in killings of 1-year-old boy, grandmother
Lehigh Valley at elevated risk of severe weather later Sunday; storms could bring damaging wind and hail
Lehigh Valley at elevated risk of severe weather later Sunday; storms could bring damaging wind and hail
Redevelopment of a Lehigh Valley brownfield gets a big boost. How project could be a ‘game changer’ for one town
Redevelopment of a Lehigh Valley brownfield gets a big boost. How project could be a ‘game changer’ for one town
Retail Watch: Chef brings authenticity, culture to new Easton Public Market food stand
Retail Watch: Chef brings authenticity, culture to new Easton Public Market food stand
Cases against 4 Quakertown student protesters to proceed as felony charges against one dropped
Cases against 4 Quakertown student protesters to proceed as felony charges against one dropped
Lehigh County man wanted in killing during game of ‘quick draw,’ police ask for public’s help
Lehigh County man wanted in killing during game of ‘quick draw,’ police ask for public’s help
Cocoa prices have fallen from recent highs, but your Easter candy may still cost more. Why Lehigh Valley chocolatiers say that is
Cocoa prices have fallen from recent highs, but your Easter candy may still cost more. Why Lehigh Valley chocolatiers say that is
Chance of Sunday showers, storms increases as Lehigh Valley enjoys spring temperatures
Chance of Sunday showers, storms increases as Lehigh Valley enjoys spring temperatures

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People line the streets during the start of the St. Patrick’s Parade on Sunday, March 22, 2026, starting at the Allentown Fairgrounds in Allentown. The 2026 St. Patrick’s Parade features 10 Pipe Bands, 8 Divisions and over 2,000 marchers from organizations, schools, companies and community groups throughout the greater Lehigh Valley Area. The first known St. Patrick’s Parade was held in Allentown in the late 1860s. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)

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The Large Flower Heads plays Saturday, May 24, 2025, during Mayfair at Cedar Crest College in Allentown. The festival of the arts continues until Sunday evening with a 9 pm drone show. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

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Samuel Rolando Colon, 24, of Allentown, is charged with criminal homicide, aggravated assault and several counts of reckless endangerment in the November 2025 fatal shooting of Ti’Shuan Singleton on Edward Lane in Catasauqua. (Courtesy of Lehigh County DA’s office)

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Bethlehem Area

Samantha Harrison and son Bodey Price, 3, both of Bethlehem enjoy the festivities Saturday, March 14, 2026, during the 16th annual Parade of Shamrocks in downtown Bethlehem. The parade was presented by the Celtic Cultural Alliance and Historic Hotel Bethlehem. The St. Patrick’s Day celebration featured pipe bands, school marching bands and community groups, starting on Broad Street and ending under the Hill-To-Hill Bridge. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

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