(LAKE PARK, FLA) — A 19-year-old man from Lake Park, Florida has died after he accidentally drove into a pond on Wednesday.
The incident occurred just after 5 p.m. on I-95 near Mile Marker 112 in Martin County.
Authorities say the victim was traveling southbound on I-95 when he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a retention pond.
A 25-year-old passenger who was in the vehicle was able to get out of the vehicle and swim to the shore, however, the driver remained in the vehicle.
When authorities arrived at the scene, they were initially unable to locate the vehicle or the driver due to the pond’s depth and visibility.
The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Deputies are currently at the scene investigating.