2 dead after vehicle submerges in Terry Lake in Pontiac

2 people believed to be in their 60s died, sources say

PONTIAC, Mich. – Police are investigating a vehicle submerged Tuesday night in Terry Lake in Pontiac.

Police said two people, were inside and died.

Family members at the scene said the driver may have had a medical condition that caused the vehicle to crash into the lake.

“Upon arrival, the vehicle was already fully submerged. The Sheriff’s Office dive team was immediately called out and they’re in the process of locating the vehicle," said Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Stephen Dooley.

Authorities have since located the vehicle in the water.

Sources said the couple was in their 60s.

You can watch the full report in the video above.

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DeJanay Booth joined WDIV as a web producer in July 2020. She previously worked as a news reporter in New Mexico before moving back to Michigan.

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