“The Springhill Fire Department’s dive team was called in to assist in securing a tow line to the truck,” explained Sheriff’s Chief Criminal Deputy Bobby Igo.  “Once that was in place the vehicle was easily winched onto dry land.”

The driver of the vehicle, whose name has not been released, reportedly became distracted when a bottle of brake fluid rolled from under the seat and beneath his foot pedals.  He suddenly veered off the road and into the deep water while attempting to remove the bottle