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Man Found Dead in Partially Submerged Car in Lancaster After Storm Flooding

Authorities say the medical examiner will determine the victim's identity and cause of death.

Overview

  • An L.A. County Fire Department aerial crew spotted a blue sedan at about 9:45 a.m. Friday near 58th Street East and Avenue H-10 in Lancaster.
  • Deputies and firefighters reached the location off the roadway, found a man unresponsive inside the vehicle, and pronounced him dead at the scene.
  • Officials said floodwater and terrain concealed the vehicle from view on nearby roads.
  • The County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner-Coroner recovered the body and began the identification process.
  • The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department says the investigation remains open and no additional information has been released.