Crime & Safety
Berlin's Chris Burch Killed in Construction Accident
Burch, 29, was reportedly hit by a 2,000-pound section of concrete highway barrier while working on Route 412 expansion project in South Bethlehem.
A Berlin Township highway contractor while working on the expansion of Route 412 through South Bethlehem, PA, died, a company spokesman said.
Chris Burch, 29, of West Berlin, had worked for HRI Inc. since April, according to Andy Renfrew, a company spokesman.
According to The Express Times, a 2,000-pound section of concrete highway barrier fell on Burch near Rustic Exteriors at 1866 Auburn St.
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HRI is conducting an internal investigation into the incident and is also cooperating with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, the Pennsylvania State Police and local authorities who are also investigating.
