Noblesville man dies after driving into retention pond

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Alexander Cottom, 22, of Noblesville has died after crashing his car into a retention pond near the area of the Sandpiper Lakes subdivision (Ind. 32 and Sanibel Circle) in Westfield.

The accident happened around 8:19 p.m. Saturday. Witnesses told police they observed a white Jeep Cherokee turn into the neighborhood and then moments later, make a sharp turn into the pond. Witnesses said they didn’t see anyone exit the vehicle prior to sinking.

Three WPD officers entered the 40 degree water to assist the driver but were unable to reach the vehicle due to its depth and the water’s temperature. Cottom was removed nearly an hour after the vehicle entered the pond and was airlifted to St.Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.

The medical staff was unable to revive Cottom, who passed away as result of drowning/hypothermia.

Westfield Police have said there was no initial indication of foul play, but the incident is still under investigation as it is unclear what caused the vehicle to leave the road and enter the retention pond. Cottom was the only person in the car during the time of the crash.


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Noblesville man dies after driving into retention pond

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Alexander Cottom, 22, of Noblesville has died after crashing his car into a retention pond near the area of the Sandpiper Lakes subdivision (Ind. 32 and Sanibel Circle) in Westfield.

The accident happened around 8:19 p.m. Saturday. Witnesses told police they observed a white Jeep Cherokee turn into the neighborhood and then moments later, make a sharp turn into the pond. Witnesses said they didn’t see anyone exit the vehicle prior to sinking.

Three WPD officers entered the 40 degree water to assist the driver but were unable to reach the vehicle due to its depth and the water’s temperature. Cottom was removed nearly an hour after the vehicle entered the pond and was airlifted to St.Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.

The medical staff was unable to revive Cottom, who passed away as result of drowning/hypothermia.

Westfield Police have said there was no initial indication of foul play, but the incident is still under investigation as it is unclear what caused the vehicle to leave the road and enter the retention pond. Cottom was the only person in the car during the time of the crash.


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