A Slatington woman is dead after a one-vehicle crash Wednesday night in Washington Township.

Pennsylvania State Police Bethlehem barracks said the crash occurred at 10:16 p.m. along Route 873 south in the area of the intersection with Grove Street.

Police said a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 operated by Francis Andres, 50, of Slatington, was traveling south on 873 when it attempted to negotiate a right-hand turn, but failed, crossed over the northbound lane of travel and entered the eastern shoulder of 873.

The vehicle struck a utility pole with its front bumper at initial impact, continued to travel south striking a second utility pole with its passenger side front quarter panel at secondary impact, and rotated clockwise striking numerous street signs where it came to final rest.

Andres was treated at the scene by Northern Valley EMS and transported to Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, while the passenger, Kristin Andres, 50, of Slatington, was transported to the hospital by Northampton Regional EMS, where she died.

Both people were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

Route 873 is expected to be closed with an anticipation of reopening sometime this afternoon.

Also assisting at the scene were Troop M Collision Analysis Reconstruction Unit, Troop M Forensic Services Unit and the Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office.