Vehicle Drives Into Upper Niagara Rapids, Driver Could Have Gone Over Falls

Authorities confirmed that a vehicle which entered the upper Niagara River near Niagara Falls on Monday morning has been located in the water, though the search for the driver continues.

The vehicle was discovered submerged just east of the Old Stone Chimney, officials said. However, despite extensive efforts by land, water, and air, investigators have yet to find the man believed to have been behind the wheel.

The incident began around 9:20am when reports came in of a car plunging into the fast-moving rapids near the Niagara Scenic Parkway. Several witnesses told police they saw a male driver leave the vehicle and attempt to swim in the turbulent current, but did not see him make it to shore.

Responding agencies included New York State Parks Police, New York State Police, Niagara Falls Police and Fire departments, along with an ambulance crew. Search teams are continuing operations across multiple points along the river, working under difficult conditions in the swift water.

Officials have not released the identity of the driver and the investigation into how and why the vehicle entered the river remains ongoing.

Vehicle Drives Into Upper Niagara Rapids, Driver Could Have Gone Over Falls