PARADISE TOWNSHIP, PA — Authorities are investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of Stroudsburg resident Matthew Hirsch, 31, late Thursday night, according to the Pennsylvania State Police.
Hirsch was pronounced dead early on August 15, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest following the crash, which occurred around 11 p.m. on August 14 in Paradise Township, Lehigh County, according to the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office.
Investigators report that Hirsch was riding his motorcycle when he was struck by another vehicle. The driver of the other vehicle fled the scene before emergency responders arrived, leaving Hirsch critically injured. Despite rapid medical attention and transport to the hospital, Hirsch succumbed to his injuries.
Pennsylvania State Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage from the area to contact them immediately. Investigators are actively seeking information on the hit-and-run driver, who remains at large.
Hirsch’s tragic death has sent shockwaves through the Stroudsburg and Paradise Township communities, where friends, family, and fellow residents are mourning the loss of a young life taken far too soon. Authorities have reminded the public of the dangers of leaving a crash scene and emphasized the importance of reporting any information that could aid in locating the suspect.
The investigation is ongoing, and the Pennsylvania State Police have indicated that further updates will be released as more details become available.
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