A single-vehicle incident occurred early this morning when a black SUV ended up in a pond at 5700 East Levee Road in Rio Linda, CA. The California Highway Patrol received reports of the vehicle in the water around 12:23 AM today. Fortunately, the driver was able to exit the vehicle safely, and there were no reported injuries.
Emergency services responded promptly to the scene. A tow truck was dispatched to retrieve the partially submerged SUV, but initial attempts to recover the vehicle were unsuccessful due to darkness and challenging conditions. The tow truck crew indicated they would need to wait until daylight for a safe recovery.
By 8:14 AM, a second tow truck was on its way to the site, equipped to assist in the recovery of the SUV. The vehicle remained partially submerged in the pond, posing a potential hazard to the area. Emergency crews placed flares on the roadway to alert other drivers to the situation.
As recovery efforts continue, authorities are working to ensure the area is safe for motorists. Residents and travelers in Rio Linda are advised to exercise caution when driving near East Levee Road until the situation is resolved.