Two Men Killed in Lower Nazareth Township Crash

Authorities say the accident occurred on Route 191 near Gradwohl Switch Road.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Two men, Edward A. Segreaves, 59, and Lucas A. Snyder, 22, both from Lower Nazareth Township, Pennsylvania, were killed in a crash on Sunday night. Segreaves was driving a pickup truck and was pronounced dead at the scene, while Snyder was driving a sedan and was extricated from the vehicle but pronounced dead at a local hospital. The Northampton County Coroner's Office ruled the deaths as accidental due to multiple blunt force injuries.

Why it matters

Fatal car crashes are a major public safety concern in the Lehigh Valley region, with authorities working to improve road safety and reduce the number of such tragic incidents. This particular crash highlights the need for continued vigilance and efforts to make the area's roads safer for all travelers.

The details

The crash occurred along Route 191, also known as Nazareth Pike, near the intersection of Gradwohl Switch Road in Lower Nazareth Township. Segreaves was driving the pickup truck and Snyder was driving the sedan when the collision happened. The Northampton County Coroner's Office determined that both men died as a result of multiple blunt force injuries, and the manner of death was ruled accidental.

  • The crash happened on Sunday night, February 23, 2026.

The players

Edward A. Segreaves

A 59-year-old man from Lower Nazareth Township who was driving a pickup truck and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Lucas A. Snyder

A 22-year-old man from Lower Nazareth Township who was driving a sedan and was extricated from the vehicle but pronounced dead at a local hospital.

Northampton County Coroner's Office

The office that determined the cause and manner of death for the two men involved in the crash.

Colonial Regional Police Department

The law enforcement agency investigating the crash.

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What’s next

The Colonial Regional Police Department is continuing its investigation into the cause of the crash.

The takeaway

This tragic accident underscores the importance of road safety and the need for continued efforts to improve driving conditions and reduce the risk of fatal crashes in the Lehigh Valley region.