Truck Submerged at Bourne Marina After Routine Boat Launch Goes Wrong

BOURNE (WBSM) — A pickup truck became submerged in the waters of Buzzards Bay this afternoon while attempting to launch a boat.

According to a Bourne Police Facebook post, a 49-year-old Bourne man was attempting to launch the boat at Taylor Point Marina at 12:56 p.m.

What Caused the Truck to Slide into Buzzards Bay?

Police said that during the process, his vehicle, a red 1997 Ford F350, lost traction as the driver was attempting to drive back up the boat ramp. As a result, the vehicle began sliding down the ramp, where it became fully submerged in the water.

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Driver Escapes Unharmed from Submerged Vehicle

The driver was the only person in the truck at the time and was able to exit the vehicle without any injuries, police said.

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This incident comes just a little over a week after a Northborough man accidentally plunged his Hyundai Elantra into a swimming pool, where it overturned and sank.