“adult female clinging to vehicle assisted to shore by Park Police”

photo by Darsh Suresh

Thanks to Darsh for sharing with us at 6:51pm last night (Tues.):

“Someone drove in to the potomac off the GW Parkway. They’ve been rescued, 1 person in the car”

MPD reported:

“Our divers assisted @usparkpolicepio and @dcfireems in this call in the Potomac River off the GW Parkway tonight. We’ve confirmed there are no further occupants in the submerged vehicle.”

DC Fire and EMS reported:

“Vehicle in water Potomac River Va. shoreline between 14th St & Memorial Bridge. Vehicle submerged. 1 adult female clinging to vehicle assisted to shore by @usparkpolicepio with throw bag. @DCPoliceDept diver confirms no other occupants. Patient transported for further evaluation.”