"A 71-year-old man died after his car was swept away by rushing water as he tried to drive over a flooded bridge in Sutter County, authorities said. The incident highlights the danger of driving during powerful storms like the atmospheric river pounding California this weekend, and serves as a reminder to avoid flooded roadways, according to the California Highway Patrol."
"According to the California Highway Patrol, the man stopped at a flooded bridge over Pleasant Grove Creek, where water levels had risen 3 feet, according to . The man, who was in a Mazda CX-5, tried to cross the bridge despite flood warning signs, and was swept off the road into the overflowing creek, reported. The delivery driver called 911, but by the time authorities arrived, the vehicle was fully submerged."
A 71-year-old man attempted to drive over a flooded bridge on Fifield Road in Sutter County during a powerful atmospheric river storm and was swept away by rapidly rising water. Water levels at the bridge over Pleasant Grove Creek had risen about three feet. The man was driving a Mazda CX-5 and tried to cross despite flood warning signs, resulting in the vehicle being carried into the overflowing creek and becoming fully submerged. A rescue crew pulled the driver from the vehicle through the sunroof, but he was unresponsive and later pronounced dead. The California Highway Patrol advises motorists to avoid standing water, delay travel if possible, and never drive through flooded roads. The bridge was built in 2001 and later expanded and has metal guardrails on its northern and southern ends.
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