Woman, dog dead after van goes into Cumberland River at Clarksville

A woman and a dog died when a van went into the Cumberland River south of Clarksville on Friday morning.

A boater saw the vehicle enter the water near the Lock B South boat ramp, according to the Montgomery County Fire Department. Initially it was not confirmed whether the van was occupied.

Rescue crews and a dive team were dispatched and just after noon the van was recovered. The woman and a dog, both dead, were found inside. 

The Montgomery County Sheriffs office said the woman has not been identified, and the county's criminal investigation division is handling the case.



(Photo Montgomery County Sheriffs office)