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McEldrew Purtell Retained by Family of Oneil D. Fletcher Following Fatal Upper Macungie Township Crash


McEldrew Purtell has been retained by the family of Oneil D. Fletcher, the 27-year-old Carbon County man who died following a head-on crash on February 19, 2026, in Upper Macungie Township, Pennsylvania.

According to published reports and statements attributed to law enforcement and the Lehigh County Coroner, the crash occurred at approximately 6:14 p.m. on Route 100 north of Wertman Road. Authorities have stated that a southbound GMC Sierra pickup truck allegedly crossed into the northbound lane and struck Fletcher’s Honda sedan head-on. Both drivers were reportedly seriously injured and extricated from their vehicles, and Mr. Fletcher was later pronounced dead at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest. The coroner ruled the cause of death multiple blunt force injuries and the manner of death an accident.

McEldrew Purtell is conducting its own investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash and is asking anyone who witnessed the collision, was traveling in the area at the time, or may have dashcam footage to come forward immediately.

Published reports also indicate investigators have been attempting to identify and speak with the driver of a 2020–2022 Honda CR-V that may have witnessed the incident.

“The Fletcher family is devastated by this loss and deserves answers. We are asking anyone who saw this crash, or who may have video or other information, to contact us or law enforcement immediately.” Daniel Ashton, Trial Lawyer at McEldrew Purtell

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact McEldrew Purtell at 215-545-8800 or [email protected]. Witnesses may also contact Upper Macungie Township Police at 484-661-5911, which has publicly requested information as part of the ongoing investigation.

Article: Head-on crash in Upper Macungie claims life of 27-year-old (UPDATE) – lehighvalleylive.com

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