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(EAST BATON ROUGE, La.) Louisiana authorities are investigating at least four deaths that are possibly linked to the massive storm that swept across the state Monday.
The East Baton Rouge Sheriff s Office reported that 33-year-old Justin Blaine Thompson was found in a vehicle submerged in water under a Baton Rouge overpass.
Across the Mississippi River, 40-year-old Alvarado Morentes Hermelindo died and another person was missing after their car crashed Monday evening, according to Louisiana State Police.
Officials also reported two other deaths likely linked to power outages.
Lake Charles, Louisiana, saw close to 18 inches of rain in 24 hours, according to the National Weather Service. The region is still recovering from last year s hurricane season and deadly freeze in February.
Louisiana Man Drowns Inside Car After Getting Stuck Under Overpass During Flash Flooding
On 5/19/21 at 4:53 AM EDT
A Louisiana man was found dead inside his vehicle after his car was one of many to become submerged during flash flooding in the state.
The man, 33-year-old Justin Blaine Thompson, from Gonzales, Louisiana, was discovered dead trapped inside his car at around 10:20 a.m. on Tuesday under the railroad overpass at Bluebonnet Boulevard near the Mall of Louisiana, according to a statement by the East Baton Rouge Sheriff s Office.
Several cars became trapped underneath the overpass on Monday evening through to Tuesday morning, as heavy rain caused cars to become submerged as vehicles blocked others from moving.
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