Friday, July 3, 2015

Man killed after car swept away by floodwater in Cumberland County, TN

The floodwater washed away the road on George Branch Drive.


The floodwater washed away the road on George Branch Drive.

JULY 3, 2015
 
MONTEREY, TN (WSMV) - 


Officials with Cumberland County EMA have confirmed that one person was killed in the flooding stemming from Thursday night's storms.

A 31-year-old man was found dead inside his car after his vehicle was swept by floodwater into an embankment off George Branch Drive.

Officials have not released the man's name. 

A flash flood warning remains in effect in Cumberland County until 7:45 a.m. Friday.

Stay with Channel 4 for updates on this story.