Driver ends up in water off I-75 in Broward

DAVIE, Fla. ā€“ A driver went through a fence and ended up underwater in a canal off Interstate 75 on Tuesday afternoon in Broward County.

A silver Toyota Corolla was completely submerged near I-75 southbound and Griffin Road in Davie. Broward Sheriffā€™s Office divers and Fire Rescue personnel responded.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the woman who was driving lost control of the car and she managed to get out to safety without injury.

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Local 10 News Assignment Desk Editor Aura Martinez and Emily Hales contributed to this report.


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