Man found dead in submerged car after flooding in Lancaster, Los Angeles County deputies say

LANCASTER, Calif. () — A man was found dead in what appeared to be a weather-related incident in Lancaster, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

Around 9:45 a.m. Friday, a L.A. County Fire Department helicopter spotted a car that was partially submerged near 58th Street East and Avenue H-10 after Thursday’s flooding.

Deputies said the vehicle was not visible from the roadway due to the terrain and significant flooding.

Los Angeles County deputies and fire personnel responded to the scene and found a man inside the vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The investigation into the man’s death remains ongoing.

The County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner will identify the man and work to determine the cause and manner of his death.