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Man Dies in Wilson Borough Crash

Reports indicate the Southside Easton man was the victim of a hit-and-run accident in the 1600 block of Northampton Street.

This article was updted Monday evening.

Early details are sketchy, but Lehigh Valley Live reports a man was killed in a hit-and-run crash in the 1600 block Northampton Street in Wilson Borough Sunday evening. It was unclear if the man was a pedestrian or in one of the involved vehicles.

A second crash that took place nearby at 20th Street and Fairview just after is probably related to the first, police are reported to have said, but it's too early to tell how, and the investigation is ongoing.

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The report also said a few others may have been taken to hospitals for evaluation or injuries.

The victim of the crash was identified Monday as Jose Santiago, 22, of Charles Street in Southside Easton.

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The updated reports say police have named Kelly Marazas, 41, of the 1800 block of Fairview Avenue,Wilson Borough, as a suspect in both crashes.

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