Bay Area storms turn deadly as two found in submerged car
Source: San Jose Mercury News
The rain that will continue to soak the Bay Area this week left two people dead Thursday after they were found inside a submerged car in Millbrae, leading authorities to restate warnings about hazardous driving conditions and flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas over the holidays.
Snow storms inundated the Sierra Nevada region, and the weather service continued to discourage mountain travel this weekend due to reduced visibility, travel delays and possible white-out conditions with at least four more feet of snow still to come.
On Thursday morning, two people were found dead inside a vehicle submerged in a flooded underpass in Millbrae. Authorities said another person who was trapped on top of their own flooded car had called for help. Rescuers spotted the second car submerged in the water.
Officials reminded drivers to exercise extreme caution when they encounter flooded roadways: “If you see standing water, and if you’re not sure of the depth, don’t attempt to cross it,” said San Mateo County Sheriff’s Detective Javier Acosta. “It’s not worth it.”
Read more: https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/12/23/rain-showers-to-deluge-the-bay-area-for-a-wet-christmas-weekend/
