ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Lehigh County Coroner Dan Buglio’s office has investigated more than three dozen deaths after vehicle crashes this year; he pleaded with drivers Wednesday to help ensure that number doesn’t grow over the Labor Day weekend.
“Every day that my staff does this, it’s emotional for us. It’s emotional for the families,” Buglio said, urging drivers to “be vigilant, be aware, be safe” as they travel “today, tomorrow, the upcoming holiday, the weekend and every day.”
Many of this year’s fatal crashes were caused by speeding, distracted or impaired driving, and failing to wear a seat belt or helmet, he said…