Driver swept away crossing flooded road in Cajon Pass

Driver swept away crossing flooded road

A driver was swept away crossing a flooded road in San Bernardino County.

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, Calif. - Rescue crews haven't been able to find a driver that was swept away by floodwaters in San Bernardino County as a powerful storm struck Southern California overnight. 

What we know:

Authorities said it happened around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday near Keenbrook Road and Cajon Boulevard in the Devore area. 

Fire officials said the man drove into a flooded roadway in his full-size pickup and became stuck in fast-moving water.  The driver climbed onto to the roof as the water continued to rise. Rescue crews were approaching, but as the truck shifted in the current, the man was swept away and firefighters lost sight of the man within minutes. 

Swiftwater rescue teams moved downstream, setting up a search line, and after about two hours, the search was called off for the night. 

Authorities are reminding drivers to stay off flooded roads and never attempt to cross moving water. 

Local perspective:

The cold storm also brought blizzard-like conditions to the city, as well as strong winds to the mountains. Heavy wet snow fell across Lake Arrowhead, Blue Jay, Skyforest, and Crestline, with visibility dropping quickly overnight.

 Chain controls are in effect and strictly enforced.