28-year-old dead after driving car into Meramec River in Fenton

FENTON, MO – A 28-year-old man drowned yesterday after driving his vehicle into the Meramec River in Fenton, according to KOLR.

The accident occurred at the George Winter Park at about 11:35 a.m. when 28-year-old Kyle Goebel drove his vehicle down a ramp and into the river.

The vehicle sank beneath the surface, where Goebel remained until being recovered by a diver squad.

He was pronounced dead just after 1:30 p.m.

No other people were reported as injured in the accident.

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