Man runs into lake to avoid traffic stop, body recovered, officials say

Body of suspect who fled traffic stop recovered from lake

A suspect who reportedly fled from authorities during a traffic stop apparently drowned in a local lake early Sunday morning.

Body of man who ran into lake to get away from deputies recovered in Rockdale County

The body of a man who ran from deputies during a traffic stop in Rockdale County has been recovered from a lake.

Georgia Man Drowns In Lake After Fleeing Traffic Stop

ShareA man died early Sunday morning after fleeing from deputies and entering Salem Lake in Rockdale County, according to the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office. What We Know: Deputies tried to stop a vehicle around 2:35 a.m. near Old Salem Road and Underwood Road, just east of Conyers. The driver got out and ran. During the chase, he entered Salem Lake in an attempt to escape. Authorities say he swam across the lake as deputies set up a perimeter…

Man runs into lake to avoid traffic stop, body recovered, officials say

The body of a man who ran from a traffic stop in Rockdale County was found in a lake, according to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

Suspect drowns in Salem Lake after fleeing Rockdale County deputies during traffic stop, investigation ongoing - On Common Ground News

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA — The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) is investigating the apparent drowning of a suspect who fled from deputies and entered Salem Lake early this morning, April 13. According to authorities, deputies initiated a traffic stop near the intersection of Old Salem Road and Underwood Road, near Salem Lake around 2:35 a.m. The [...] The post Suspect drowns in Salem Lake after fleeing Rockdale County deputies during traffic …

Suspect Fleeing Traffic Stop Dies After Entering Salem Lake

A suspect who fled a traffic stop early Sunday morning and entered Salem Lake in an attempt to evade deputies has died. On Sunday, April 13, 2025, at approximately 2:35 AM, Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) deputies initiated a traffic stop near Old Salem Road and Underwood Road. The driver exited the vehicle and fled on foot, leading to a pursuit. The suspect then entered Salem Lake. After swimming across the lake, the suspect re-entered …