David Chang

Allentown Man Dies While Shoveling Snow

An Allentown man died during the weekend’s historic snowstorm. 

Officials say Cesar Bourdon, 54, was shoveling snow outside his home on the 800 block of Jackson Street around 8 p.m. Saturday when he collapsed to the ground.

Lehigh County Coroner Scott Grim said Bourdon died from natural causes. He also said his death was due to “weather-related conditions.”

Bourdon's family created a GoFundMe Page to help with funeral and burial expenses. CLICK HERE if you would like to donate. 

An 88-year-old man also died while shoveling snow in Lower Providence Saturday. Family members also confirmed with NBC10 that an 18-year-old teen girl who was 8-months-pregnant died shortly after shoveling snow in Pottstown. Officials have not yet confirmed however whether the girl’s death was related to her shoveling.

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