Authorities announced an arrest in a pedestrian crash last Christmas that killed a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who was a grandfather of five.

Edward Tomcics, 75, was struck while walking in the 3200 block of Water Street in Whitehall Township. Police were called about 6:50 p.m. Dec. 25, 2024, and found him unconscious on the side of the road.

Officers attempted life-saving measures, but Tomcics was pronounced dead at an area hospital.

Whitehall police Chief Michael Marks and Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin Holihan on Thursday announced the arrest of 47-year-old Etienne Theagene on charges including felony homicide by vehicle and misdemeanor involuntary manslaughter.

Theagene, of Whitehall Township, was arraigned Thursday and released on $25,000 unsecured bail. A preliminary heari

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