2 dead in Lawrence County after reportedly driving into floodwaters

 Two people are dead after reportedly driving into a flooded stretch of Lawrence County near the East Fork of the White River.

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According to the Lawrence County Sheriff Department, Kasee Allman, 21, of Bedford, and Jesse Brock, 35, of Leesville, were reported missing on Sunday after family had been unable to contact the pair since Saturday. The two were last seen in Paoli, the sheriff’s department said, and were believed to be heading to Brock’s home near Leesville.

The pair never arrived, however. Using cellphone app location data, police determined Allman and Brock were in the area of Earl Road and Lawrenceport Road at roughly 10 p.m. on Saturday. This section of road is a flooded area near the East Fork White River.

With no other cellphone data, police tried to search the last known area of the pair but said a majority of the roadways were underwater due to flooding. The sheriff’s department fear the pair drove into the floodwaters.

Over the next two days, conservation officers and state police assisted Lawrence County deputies in the search for Allman and Brock. The agencies used boats, underwater sonar, drones and helicopters.

On Tuesday morning, conservation officers located the truck Allman and Brock were traveling in when they vanished. Both Allman and Brock were found deceased inside the vehicle, which was found in approximately 8 feet of water.

Family members have been notified as the case moves from a missing persons case into a death investigation.

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GIC UPDATE: TWO FOUND DEAD AFTER DRIVING INTO FLOODWATERS
LAWRENCE COUNTY, INDIANA
Authorities confirmed the devastating loss of two people whose vehicle was overcome by floodwaters last weekend.
Kasee Allman, 21, of Bedford, and Jesse Brock, 35, of Leesville, were reported missing Sunday, March 8, after their families had not heard from them since Saturday night.
According to the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department, the pair were last seen in Paoli and were believed to be heading toward Brock’s home. When they failed to arrive, police utilized cellphone location data, which placed them near Earl Road and Lawrenceport Road around 10:00 p.m. Saturday.
This specific section of roadway near the East Fork of the White River was heavily flooded at the time. Due to the high water levels, initial search efforts were severely hindered.
Over the following two days, conservation officers and state police utilized boats, underwater sonar, drones, and helicopters to search the treacherous waters. Tragically, on Tuesday morning, conservation officers located the truck submerged in approximately 8 feet of water. Both Allman and Brock were found deceased inside the vehicle.
This heartbreaking incident serves as a stark reminder of the hidden dangers of flooded roadways. Even shallow-looking water can possess enough force to sweep a vehicle away.
Our thoughts are with the families, friends, and coworkers of Kasee Allman and Jesse Brock during this incredibly difficult time. Please share this post to help raise awareness about flood safety in our community—it could save a life.