Kyle Elardo, 27, of Suffolk County, New York, has died following a late-night hit-and-run crash on Route 903 in Penn Forest Township, Pennsylvania.
His death has left family, friends and loved ones mourning an unexpected loss as investigators continue working to determine exactly what happened.
According to the information available, Pennsylvania State Police responded to the area of Route 903 and Church Road at approximately 11:32 p.m. Thursday following a report of a crash.
When authorities arrived, Elardo was found in the northbound lane of the roadway.
Kyle Elardo Dies After ATV Incident
Investigators determined that Elardo had been operating an all-terrain vehicle when he fell from the ATV and came to rest in the roadway.
The ATV reportedly continued forward before coming to a controlled stop along the right side of Route 903.
Investigators said the ATV showed no visible damage. It was subsequently secured and taken into evidence as authorities continued examining the circumstances of the incident.
Elardo remained in the roadway and was later struck by another vehicle.
He was pronounced dead at the scene by Carbon County Chief Deputy Coroner Jason T. Smith. His next of kin were notified.
Kyle Elardo Obituary Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Kyle Elardo |
| Age | 27 |
| Hometown | Suffolk County, New York |
| Incident location | Route 903 and Church Road, Penn Forest Township, Pennsylvania |
| Incident type | ATV incident followed by vehicle collision |
| Death location | Route 903 |
| Pronounced deceased by | Carbon County Chief Deputy Coroner Jason T. Smith |
| Suspected vehicle | White Subaru sedan |
| Vehicle status | Driver reportedly fled the scene |
| Autopsy | Scheduled at Lehigh County Coroner’s Office & Forensics Center |
| Funeral arrangements | Not provided |
Hit-and-Run Investigation Underway
The vehicle that struck Elardo reportedly left the scene after the collision.
Investigators believe the vehicle may have been a white Subaru sedan. The vehicle was reportedly believed to have damage to the front driver’s-side fender.
Authorities are continuing efforts to identify the vehicle and locate the driver.
At the time of the available report, no arrest or identification of the driver had been announced.
The investigation remains active as authorities examine evidence from the scene and work to reconstruct the events that led to Elardo’s death.
Police Teams Assist With Investigation
Several Pennsylvania State Police units are involved in the investigation.
The Forensic Services Unit and Collision Analysis and Reconstruction teams are assisting authorities as they examine the crash scene and available evidence.
The ATV has also been secured as evidence.
Their work is expected to help investigators establish the sequence of events, determine how Elardo came to be in the roadway and identify the vehicle involved in the subsequent collision.
Cause of Death and Autopsy Information
According to the information available, Kyle Elardo died after being struck by a vehicle while he was in the roadway following the ATV incident.
An autopsy was scheduled for Monday at the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office & Forensics Center.
Further medical findings were not included in the information available.
The autopsy and ongoing investigation may provide additional information about the circumstances surrounding his death.
Remembering Kyle Elardo
Kyle Elardo was 27 years old and lived in Suffolk County, New York.
His death in Pennsylvania represents a sudden loss for the people who knew and loved him.
While investigators continue working to determine who was driving the vehicle that struck him, family and friends are left to grieve and remember the person behind the circumstances of the crash.
The investigation may eventually provide answers about the events that led to his death, but for those closest to Elardo, the immediate reality is the loss of a loved one.
Funeral and Memorial Arrangements
Funeral, visitation, burial and memorial arrangements for Kyle Elardo were not included in the available information.
Such details may be announced by his family or an authorized funeral home at a later time.
Additional information may also become available as the investigation progresses and authorities release further findings.
Investigation Continues Into Route 903 Death
The investigation into Kyle Elardo’s death remains ongoing.
Authorities are continuing to examine the ATV, the roadway, forensic evidence and information that could help identify the vehicle and driver who reportedly fled the scene.
The suspected white Subaru sedan remains an important part of the investigation, while collision reconstruction specialists work to establish the precise sequence of events.
For Elardo’s family and friends, the investigation is taking place alongside the difficult process of mourning a 27-year-old whose life ended unexpectedly.
Disclaimer
This obituary-style article is based on information concerning the death of Kyle Elardo following an ATV incident and subsequent vehicle collision on Route 903 in Penn Forest Township, Pennsylvania. The investigation remains ongoing. Details concerning the autopsy, the suspected vehicle and driver, the official medical findings and funeral arrangements may change as authorities or the family release additional information. The circumstances described above should not be treated as a final determination until the investigation is completed.