Driver escapes submerged car after driving into flooded area

Driver escapes submerged car after driving into flooded area

Photograph courtesy Dennis Weis

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Story Published: Jan 5, 2009 at 10:12 AM PST

By KVAL Web Staff

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TANGENT, Ore. -- A driver escaped his partially submerged car after he drove into a flooded area.

Linn County officials said the Oakville, Ore., man didn't see posted signs about warning of the flooding around 7 p.m. Saturday.

Deputies said when the man called for help, he was up to his chest in water. His car reportedly drifted 30 yards and was stuck in a ditch.

The man was treated at a local hospital.

Photograph courtesy Dennis Weis

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