Crime & Safety

Macungie Man Dies From Medical Problem While Driving

The county coroner says a Macungie man suffered a medical problem while driving on Sunday night and died.

The Lehigh County Coroner's office says James D. Watt, Jr., 69, of 184 Ridings Circle, Macungie, died Sunday on Spring Creek Road about a quarter mile from Mill Creek Road.

Watt suffered a medical problem while driving, according to a press release.

Deputy Coroner Ed Zucal pronounced him dead at 8:02 p.m.

The manner of death has been ruled natural causes.


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