Man sinks SUV in river to 'fill up radiator' with water

[mahatmakanejeeves]

Man sinks SUV in river to 'fill up radiator' with water

BY KIMA STAFF THURSDAY, AUGUST 19TH 2021



Scene near the Yakima River in Washington state on Tues., Aug. 17, 2021. (KIMA)

YAKIMA, Wash. (KIMA) — Emergency crews responded Tuesday to an SUV that drivers spotted submerged in the Yakima River, but the driver claims he did it intentionally, according to the Yakima County Sheriff's Office.

At about 11 a.m., callers said they saw the blue Chevrolet Suburban in the water of the Yakima River.

Sheriffs deputies responded and found the vehicle in the water and the owner nearby.

According to police, the owner of the vehicle told them he had replaced the thermostat in the vehicle and needed to fill the radiator with water.

Deputies say the driver told them he intentionally drove the SUV into the water so that he could get water into the radiator.

The vehicle was towed out of the river.

[rurallib]

1. that could work

[SheltieLover]

2. Giving Floriduh man a run for his money with this one!

[enki23]

3. I told lies that stupid when I got caught doing stupid shit as a kid.

I eventually learned just to own up to most of my mistakes these days.

[marble falls]

4. Thet's the way ma Daddy didt it, officer.