- September 19, 2024
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Update: The man rescued from the retention pond has since died of his injuries.
Original story:
Flagler County first responders rescued a driver after his vehicle crashed into the retention pond at the Interstate 95 exit ramp on Palm Coast Parkway on April 16.
The incident happened in the late afternoon when the driver lost control of his car and veered into the pond. The car turned upside down in the water, according to a press release from the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. The driver was the only occupant.
FCSO deputies, Palm Coast Fire Department firefighters and civilians worked together to pull the driver from the car.
“Thanks to everyone’s quick action and bravery, the driver was able to be located quickly and life saving measures were immediately given,” Sheriff Rick Staly said. “We pray the driver makes a full recovery. Thank you to the citizens who also jumped in to help.”
The man was unconscious when he was pulled from the water, and first responders began CPR, according to the report.
The driver’s current condition and the cause for the crash are unknown. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
