One injured in city crash

KAYLEE LINDENMUTH / SHENANDOAH SENTINEL FILE - A Hazleton City Police car on Dec. 18, 2022.

HAZLETON, Luzerne County – One person was injured in a vehicle accident earlier today in the city of Hazleton.

Hazleton Police said they were called to the area of 15th and Peace Streets for the crash.

Officers said a 2005 Honda Odyssey, driven by Lorivatte Marmol Lopez failed to yield after stopping at a stop sign at 15th and Peace, pulling into the path of a 2012 Jeep, driven by Monica Engle. The Jeep struck the Honda before hitting two legally parked vehicles, a 2012 Nissan and a Toyota SUV.

Engle was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital – Hazleton for evaluation.

Police are investigating.

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