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Man Drowns in Flood After Ignoring Road Closures

12/17/2025

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Man Drowns in Flood

A 33-year-old man drowned after driving past road closure signs into floodwaters in Snohomish County, Washington.
Emergency responders found the vehicle fully submerged around 1:30 a.m., and CPR was attempted, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officials say this is the first flood-related death in the region, as heavy rainfall and rising river levels persist, and authorities warn against driving through flooded areas.

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Elderly Man Killed

An 80-year-old man died after being struck by a truck while crossing a road in Provo, Utah, on December 15, according to police.
In Lane County, Oregon, a two-vehicle crash killed 70-year-old David Tetukevich, according to authorities.
Police say he may have suffered a medical event leading to the crash.

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Man Drowns in Flood

A 33-year-old man drowned after driving past road closure signs into floodwaters in Snohomish County, Washington.
Emergency responders found the vehicle fully submerged around 1:30 a.m., and CPR was attempted, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officials say this is the first flood-related death in the region, as heavy rainfall and rising river levels persist, and authorities warn against driving through flooded areas.

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