Crime & Safety

Car Hits Garbage Truck in Hamilton Boulevard Crash, Police Say

Upper Macungie police say a Breinigsville man lost control of his car on the wet roadway.

Upper Macungie police say a Breinigsville man struck a garbage truck when he lost control of his car Friday morning on Hamilton Boulevard.

According to police, Brad Jeschonek, 21, was turning from Hamilton Boulevard onto Breinigsville Road when he lost control of his car due to the wet road.

He slid into a Waste Management garbage truck, which was stopped at a red light.

There were no injuries, but both vehilcles had to be towed from the scene. Police said Jeschonek will be cited for speeding.


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