SLO County driver died after being overtaken by floodwater. Here’s what we know now
The California Highway Patrol released new details Tuesday morning about a woman who died near Avila Beach after her vehicle was overtaken by floodwater.
Dispatchers received multiple calls around 12:30 p.m. Monday about a vehicle with a female driver being overtaken by floodwater on Avila Beach Drive east of San Luis Bay Drive, the CHP said in a news release.
“Roadway closures were previously placed throughout the area,” the CHP said.
CHP officers and emergency personnel responded to the scene to attempt a rescue, the release said.
However, the vehicle could not be reached by standard emergency vehicles, the release said.
Cal Fire deployed a swift water rescue boat to reach the vehicle, and located a “white Ford Escape overtaken by floodwater,” the CHP said.
At that time, emergency personnel confirmed the vehicle was occupied by a sole female driver, the release said.
“The driver was found deceased in her vehicle,” the CHP said.
The incident is still under investigation, the agency said.
This story was originally published January 10, 2023 at 9:11 AM.
