Investigation confirmed that two kids, ages 8 and 10, have been within the automotive on the time of crash, however have been capable of escape.
OTTAWA COUNTY, Mich. — Two kids survived after escaping from a automotive, after their father, a 52-year-old Otsego man, crashed into Lake Macatawa in a single day.
The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office says the person driving was pulled out of the water and pronounced lifeless.
Police have been dispatched to the lake round 9 a.m. on reviews of a automobile within the water within the space of Jenison Avenue and Lakeway Drive in Park Township.
Investigation confirmed that two kids, ages 8 and 10, have been within the automotive on the time of crash, however have been capable of escape.
Each have been soaking moist and left within the chilly after trying to door knock for assist. The children huddled collectively on a porch to remain heat, earlier than lastly discovering a home-owner to assist.
The youngsters have been taken to the hospital and handled for chilly publicity earlier than being launched Sunday afternoon.
Round 2 p.m., the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Workplace dive staff situated the automotive in Lake Macatawa. The physique of the 52-year-old was discovered inside.
His identify shouldn’t be being launched pending the continuing investigation.
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