Motorist Trapped in Flood Waters West of Town Wednesday

The Effingham County Dive Rescue Team was called to Fayette Avenue just west of Granada Drive just after noon Wednesday, due to a stranded motorist in floodwaters.

The motorist, 19 year old Jasmine Meyer of Effingham, drove her vehicle around "road closed" signs and into the flooded roadway, becoming stranded approximately 75 feet into the floodwaters. Members of the Effingham County Dive Rescue Team assisted Meyer out of the flood water and to waiting EMS to be evaluated.

Due to the depth of the water, the vehicle was to be recovered at a later date once the flood waters recede.

The Effingham County Dive Rescue Team spent approximately 25 minutes onscene.

The Effingham County Dive Rescue Team urges all motorists to “Turn Around, Don’t Drown” and to never drive on flooded roadways.