YFD responds to vehicle in Colorado River

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - The Yuma Fire Department (YFD) has provided more information regarding the truck that drove off a bridge and landed into the Colorado River Friday.

According to a press release, the crash happened on the Fourth Avenue Bridge, in the area of S. Fourth Avenue, at around 7:00 p.m.

Upon arrival, YFD says crews found a full-sized pickup truck partially submerged in the river and had significant damage, and says a man driving the truck may have gotten out of the vehicle and left the area.

However, due to low visibility, water hazards and other factors, YFD says they requested assistance from agencies such as the Yuma Police Department, U.S. Border Patrol and the California Highway Patrol.

During the search, YFD says the man was found approximately 100 yards downstream and partially submerged, prompting their Special Operations team to deploy a rescue boat and jet ski to rescue the man.

After being rescued, YFD says the man was taken to the wetlands ramp, but was then taken to Onvida Health to be treated, and says the man's condition is not known.

The investigation is ongoing.