Vehicle Crashes into East River in Brunswick, One Fatality Confirmed
BRUNSWICK, GA — A vehicle plunged into the East River at the intersection of N and Newcastle streets on Monday night, resulting in at least one fatality, according to Brunswick Police Chief Kevin Jones.
Emergency responders, including the Brunswick Fire Department and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, arrived at the scene shortly after 9:00 p.m. As crews worked to retrieve the vehicle from the water, police confirmed that onlookers reported seeing the accident occur.
Authorities said that divers were deployed to assist in the recovery efforts. The identity of the deceased has not been released pending notification of family members.
No other injuries were reported. The cause of the accident is under investigation by the Brunswick Police Department.
The southbound lane on Newcastle Street was temporarily closed during the response and recovery operations. Further updates will be provided as the investigation continues.