Man drowns in canal following crash near County 8th Street
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - A man drowned in a canal after crashing into it, according to Yuma County Sheriff's Office (YCSO).
On Tuesday, February 17, at about 3:49 p.m., YCSO was called about a crash in the area of E. County 8th Street and Avenue 44 E.
A Mercury Grand Marquis was traveling westbound on County 8th Street, and the driver veered off the roadway, traveling down into a canal.
The driver and passenger exited the vehicle, but the driver was swept away and drowned, according to YCSO.
The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
He was identified as 32-year-old Missael Orozco Leon of Somerton, Arizona.
YCSO says impairment and speed are suspected to be factors in this case.
Anyone with information on this case is encouraged to call YCSO at (928) 783-4427.
