Search For Driver of Submerged Car Unsuccessful In Dyer
On November 20, 2024 at approximately 5:47 PM, the Dyer Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to the 800 block of Flagstone Drive following reports of a vehicle submerged in a nearby waterway.
Upon dispatch, the Dyer Fire Department initiated a water rescue response, enlisting assistance from the MABAS 207 Dive Team to assist in locating the vehicle’s driver. Firefighters, police officers, and dive team personnel conducted a thorough search of the waterway and surrounding areas. The Lake County Sheriff Helicopter was also utilized to search the water.
As of 9:45 PM, the driver of the vehicle has not been located. The Dyer Police Department is continuing the investigation as a missing person case.
Nearby residents told RNS the driver of the vehicle was making a delivery when the car started rolling into the pond. A resident said a camera caught the man running after the car but did not see him return the same way.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Dyer Police Department at (219) 865-1163
