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Motorcycle rider dies after tractor-trailer collision

BETHLEHEM, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has died after his motorcycle collided with a tractor-trailer on State Route 22.

According to Leigh County Coroner Daniel Buglio, 29-year-old Robert Swain of Coolbaugh Township, died Wednesday at the Leigh Valley Hospital.

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As stated in the release, Swain was involved in a crash where his motorcycle collided with a tractor-trailer on SR 22 on Tuesday, September 3 around 1:40 p.m.

The coroner states the cause of Swain's death was due to multiple traumatic injuries and his death has been ruled an accident.

PSP is continuing to investigate the crash.