UPDATE: Suspect arrested
Police say around 1:15am, a 2000-2009 gray/silver Hyundai Accent was traveling north on the Interstate in the area of mile marker 143.2 in Hazle Township in the right lane which was closed due to active night time construction taking place.
As the vehicle was traveling through the closed right lane, it struck and killed a construction worker who was identified as Kevin Dendulk, 30, of Royerford.
Prior to the accident, the vehicle is believed to have traveled on Route 924 south then used the on ramp to enter Interstate 81 northbound.
The vehicle is said to have heavy damage to the passenger side front end portion of the vehicle as well as it will be missing the passenger side mirror and passenger side window glass.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the State Police at Hazleton at (570) 459-3890 or contact 911.
Individuals may also contact PA Crime Stoppers at 877-4PA-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip at www.crimestoppers.org.