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Philly police officer struck by car for 2nd day in a row
By Aisha K. Thompson
‘Large disorderly group' forms at scene where woman was killed in Allentown
Samantha R. Patel
Samantha R. Patel
Reporter · King of Prussia, PA
Samantha has a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from West Chester University and has spent the last 4 years covering community issues for the King of Prussia Community Bulletin. She is particularly interested in community activism and local events, striving to highlight the voices that often go unheard. Her work is driven by a commitment to storytelling that fosters connection.
More from Samantha →Reporter · Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 4:15 PM · 1 min read
A large disorderly group formed at the scene of a deadly car crash in Allentown early Saturday morning, police said. The group formed in the area of Race and Hamilton streets after a 53-year-old woman was struck and killed by a car just after 5 a.m., police said. Police were able to disperse the crowd and no arrests were announced. The woman was pronounced dead at the hospital at 5:27 a.m. Her name is being withheld in order to give time to notify the next of kin. The driver remained at the scene and no criminal charges have been announced at this time.
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