LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — An SUV plunged into a pond early Friday morning in Lackawanna County.

Police tell Newswatch 16 the driver swerved to avoid hitting a deer.

It happened just before 6 am on Route 307 near the intersection of Pine Tree Drive in Covington Township.

The driver managed to escape by climbing onto the roof of the vehicle and then swimming to shore.

He was treated at the scene and is doing ok.

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