Man Dies After Jumping Into Erie Canal to Avoid Police in Tonawanda

Man, 36, dies after jumping in Erie Canal after traffic stop

City of Tonawanda police said a driver fled on foot from a traffic stop on Webster Street and "became unconscious" while being pulled to shore after jumping in the canal.

Man dies after jumping into Erie Canal while fleeing police in Western NY

A 36-year-old man died early Thursday after jumping into the Erie Canal in Western New York while fleeing from police during a traffic stop, according to police.The incident began at approximately 1:12 a.m. Thursday, when a City of Tonawanda police officer observed a gray Volvo sedan commit a traffic violation at the intersection of Main Street and Niagara Street. The vehicle traveled northbound over the Renaissance Bridge into North Tonawanda, …

Suspect dies after jumping into Erie Canal

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Man dies after jumping into Erie Canal to avoid police in Tonawanda

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A man died after he jumped into the Erie Canal in an attempt to evade police in Tonawanda early Thursday morning. Police attempted to pull over a car just after 1:10 a.m. Thursday near Main Street and Niagara Street in Tonawanda. The driver proceeded over Renaissance Bridge into North Tonawanda. Police [...]

Man dies after jumping into Erie Canal during police pursuit

City of Tonawanda police announced a man has died after he jumped into the Erie Canal during a police pursuit.

Police: Man dies after jumping into Erie Canal to evade arrest in Tonawanda

A 36-year-old man died after allegedly jumping into the Erie Canal to evade police following a traffic stop in Tonawanda.