Pennsylvania man found in river days after fleeing police

COPLAY, Pa. (WHTM) — A man authorities say fled police Thursday was found dead in a Pennsylvania river Saturday afternoon.

The 46-year-old man from Northampton was found in the Lehigh River in Coplay, Lehigh County, around 4:30 p.m., according to the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office. Coplay is just north of Allentown.

He was recovered from the river in about nine feet of water, the coroner’s office said. First responders from Lehigh Township, Northampton, East Allen Township, Lehighton, Coplay, and more all responded to assist.

An autopsy is planned for Tuesday.

The coroner’s office said the man had fled law enforcement on Thursday.

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His name has not yet been released and the incident remains under investigation.

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