Driver missing after car sinks into Lady Bird Lake
AUSTIN, TX- A car was reported to be sinking into Lady Bird Lake early Friday, and officials are still searching for the driver, according to KXAN.
911 callers reported a vehicle sinking into Lady Bird Lake behind the Hyatt Regency Austin hotel at approximately 12:40am. Officials, including paramedic swimmers, firefighters, and EMS services, arrived to the scene of the crash to locate the car and driver. The vehicle was located but officials have been unable to locate the potential driver or remove the vehicle from the lake at this time.
Information on potential injuries and the accident is pending. We will monitor for updates.
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