6-Year-Old Drowns After Vehicle Gets Swept Into Flood Water In Adair County; Authorities Searching For Driver

A 6-year-old drowned after a vehicle was swept into flooded water in Adair County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

Saturday, November 5th 2022, 6:55 pm

By: News On 6


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A 6-year-old and his father drowned after a vehicle was swept into flooded water Friday night in Adair County, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

The incident happened at around 8:48 p.m. on County Road 4643 near Stilwell, Okla., according to OHP.

Troopers said the 43-year-old driver was traveling northbound when they came to a low-water bridge with water over the roadway. The driver attempted to cross the flooded bridge when it was swept into the water.

The 6-year-old victim was pronounced dead at the scene, according to OHP.

Troopers said the 14-year-old and 9-year-old passengers were transported to Siloam Springs Hospital and have been treated and released.

The driver of the vehicle has not been located, according to troopers.

This is a developing story.

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