COLUMBUS, Ind. – Columbus Police Department (CPD) investigators are looking into the death of a 46-year-old Columbus man after witnesses say the man’s vehicle drove into a pond.
At 11:31 a.m. on Tuesday, February 11, CPD and other first responders were called to the area of N Indianapolis Road and Kenhold Drive for a car in a nearby pond. When officers arrived, several people had gone into the water to attempt to pull the driver from the vehicle. CPD officers also went into the pond to assist as the rear end of the vehicle was somewhat visible, but was sinking. However, they were not able to get the driver out.
Members of the Columbus Fire Department and Bartholomew County Water Rescue Team quickly arrived. They deployed rescue boats and divers. The driver and only occupant, Christopher Pool, was taken from the vehicle and medical personnel attempted life saving measures. However, Mr. Pool died at the scene.
The Accident Reconstruction Team and investigators were also called to the scene. Initial reports indicate that Mr. Pool was driving southbound on Indianapolis Road when for an unknown reason veered off the roadway, through nearby bushes, and ultimately into the pond. CPD detectives are working with the Bartholomew County Coroner’s Office to determine the circumstances of Mr. Pool’s death.
Multiple people sustained minor injuries while attempting to rescue Mr. Pool. They were all treated and released.
