E-bike Wrong-Way Crash in Hazleton Under Investigation

Hazleton City Police say an E-bike operated by 27-year-old Winston Cruel-Pena was traveling the wrong way on 3rd Street and struck the rear passenger side of a southbound Ford Escape at 3rd and Locust Streets at about 2:04 a.m. on August 10, 2026. Cruel-Pena sustained moderate injuries and was transported to a local hospital; alcohol is suspected and charges are expected pending blood test results as the investigation continues.