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70-year-old Montgomery County man dies several weeks after a motor vehicle accident in New Hanover Twp.

NEW HANOVER TWP., Pa - A 70-year-old man from the Gilbertsville area passed away on Monday, February 5 at 11:11 pm at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest, according to Lehigh County Coroner, Daniel Buglio.



Stanely E. Pace was a passenger in a motor vehicle that veered off the roadway and struck a tree on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at approximately 1:45 pm in the 1900 Block of Big Road in New Hanover Township (Montgomery County, PA).


Pace died due to complications of cervical spine fractures due to the motor vehicle collision. The manner of death was ruled an accident, according to the coroner.


In addition to the coroner's office, the New Hanover Township Police Department is also investigating.