Bethlehem Man Killed, 3 Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash in Upper Saucon Township

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A 62-year-old man from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania was killed and three other people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on the Center Valley Parkway in Upper Saucon Township on Sunday morning. According to police, the man was driving a Tesla westbound when he crossed over the center median and struck multiple vehicles traveling eastbound, resulting in a collision involving a total of seven vehicles and 10 people.

Why it matters

This tragic accident highlights the dangers of cross-median crashes, which can have devastating consequences for all involved. The investigation will likely focus on determining the cause of the driver crossing the median, whether it was due to distraction, impairment, or some other factor, in order to understand how to prevent similar incidents in the future and improve road safety.

The details

Police said Brian McKenna, the 62-year-old Bethlehem man, was driving a 2020 Tesla westbound on the Center Valley Parkway when he crossed over the center median and struck multiple vehicles traveling eastbound. A total of seven vehicles with 10 people inside were involved in the crash. Officers extricated McKenna from his car, but he did not survive the collision. Three other people who were injured were taken to local hospitals, though their conditions were not immediately available.

• The crash happened around 11 a.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
• An autopsy to determine McKenna's cause of death will be performed on Monday, March 23, 2026.

What’s next

The Lehigh County Coroner's Office will perform an autopsy on Monday to determine the exact cause of Brian McKenna's death.