A man was killed on Christmas Eve when he fled from a traffic stop and crashed in Towamensing Township.

State police at Lehighton said they tried to initiate a traffic stop at 5:53 p.m. Monday at Route 209 and Anderson Drive in Towamensing Township.

Police said the driver of a Nissan coupe, who was not identified, fled and drove a mile at a high rate of speed when he lost control and ran off the road, hitting trees. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Coroner Bob Miller said this morning that the man was not carrying any identification. An autopsy will be performed Wednesday to confirm his identity.

The state police were assisted by Don’s Towing, Palmerton EMS, Lehighton EMS and Trachsville and Franklin fire companies.