Drowning in Jefferson County

(Lake Tishomingo) A man is dead after apparently drowning in a car that rolled into Lake Tishomingo in Jefferson County.

Authorities say the 86-year-old was found dead inside the car Wednesday.

The victim was in the passenger’s seat when the driver left the car and went into a home.

The car then somehow began rolling backward.

His death has been ruled an accident.

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