UPPER SAUCON TWP., Pa. – A suspect surrendered after fleeing on foot following a crash that occurred on the ramp to I-78 West Thursday, Upper Saucon police say.<\/p>\n
According to police, at approximately 11:50 a.m., officers from the Upper Saucon Township Police Department assisted the Pennsylvania State Police with a crash on the ramp from Route 309 North onto Interstate 78 West.<\/p>\n
After the crash, the driver fled on foot; however, police were aware of his identity, they say.<\/p>\n
There was a large police presence on Route 145 and Vera Cruz Road early Thursday afternoon due to the search.<\/p>\n
69 News crews on scene saw several police cars in the area, with officers scanning the nearby woods with binoculars and guns.<\/p>\n
The incident did not stop traffic on Route 145 on either side of the roadway, as both sides of the road remained open throughout the incident.<\/p>\n
At approximately 3:15 p.m., Upper Saucon Police officers say they were called to West Saucon Valley Road and Lanark Road for reports of a male who fit the description of the suspect from the earlier incident.<\/p>\n
According to police, by utilizing a thermal imaging drone, the suspect was located hiding in a cornfield a short time later.<\/p>\n
Police say that a contact team was formed and, with the assistance of a K-9 Unit from the Allentown Police Department, the suspect voluntarily surrendered without incident.<\/p>\n
He was later turned over to members of the Pennsylvania State Police, authorities confirm.<\/p>\n
There is no danger to the public at this time, police say.<\/p>\n
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