Driver in custody after man killed in Allentown hit-and-run

ALLENTOWN, Pa. (WPVI) -- A driver is in custody in connection to a deadly hit-and-run Thursday morning in Allentown. A portion of Union Boulevard is closed as police investigate.

Officers were called to the scene around 7 a.m. and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.

The victim has since been identified as 85-year-old Elian N. Makdsi.

Police said they were able to track down the vehicle allegedly involved a few blocks away on Lacrosse Street and took the driver into custody.

Union Blvd. will be closed from Kiowa Street to Jasper Street until further notice while officials investigate.