Michael Lathan, 23, dead after driving off road into retention pond at Eola Road and Autumn Grove Court in Aurora, Illinois
Modified Date:
Fri, 02/03/2023 - 2:23pmAccident Date:
Tuesday, January 31, 2023Driver killed after car plunges into Aurora retention pond
A driver died after the car they were driving went off the road and into a retention pond Tuesday morning, Aurora officials said.
Driver dies after car goes into Aurora pond
Five officers went into the water, which was below 5 degrees Fahrenheit, and retrieved the driver from the car which was partially submerged upside down in the pond, police said.
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Type: Car Accident
People Involved:
Michael Lathan
Roadway:
Eola Road and Autumn Grove CourtCity:
Aurora, ILCounty:
Kane County, ILArea:
Chicago, IL