A hit-and-run incident occurred today at the intersection of Best Road and Rutherford Road in Brawley, CA, leading to a vehicle being submerged in a canal. Emergency services responded quickly after receiving reports of the vehicle entering the water around 5:52 PM.
By 5:53 PM, it was confirmed that the canal was full, and the vehicle was submerged approximately halfway. Fire services were dispatched as a precaution, and an ambulance was also en route, although no injuries were reported.
As the situation developed, emergency responders assessed the vehicle's status. By 6:06 PM, it was confirmed that the vehicle was submerged in the middle of the canal. A tow truck was requested shortly after to assist in recovering the vehicle.
Throughout the incident, local authorities maintained communication with the vehicle owner to ensure their welfare. By 8:07 PM, the incident was officially classified as a hit-and-run with no injuries reported.
Traffic in the area may have been affected during the emergency response, but the situation was managed efficiently, allowing for the safe clearance of the scene. The condition of the vehicle post-recovery remains unclear, but the prompt actions of emergency services ensured that the incident was handled effectively.