Woman Dies After Vehicle Swept Away by Floodwaters in Delaware County
A 58-year-old woman has died in Delaware County, Indiana, after her vehicle was swept into a cornfield by floodwaters while she was attempting to drive through a flooded section of Bell Creek Road. The sheriff's office stated that the woman…
Indianapolis, IN, August 14, 2026 —
A woman has died in Delaware County, Indiana, after her vehicle was swept away by floodwaters. The incident occurred when the 58-year-old woman attempted to drive through a flooded section of Bell Creek Road. Her vehicle was carried into a cornfield by the fast-moving water.
According to the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office, the woman likely attempted to exit her car but was overcome by the floodwaters. The exact circumstances surrounding the event are under investigation.
This fatality marks the third weather-related death in Indiana this week. Officials are urging residents to exercise extreme caution during periods of heavy rain and flooding, emphasizing the dangers of attempting to drive through flooded roadways.
The names of the individuals involved have not yet been released by the authorities.
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