Police identify man found in vehicle under water

From WHIO-TV The Warren Co. coroner’s office is investigating a death at 10701 Ohio 350.

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By Kareem Elgazzar, Staff Writer Updated 1:17 PM Friday, February 3, 2012

CLARKSVILLE — A man found in his vehicle under water likely had a heart attack before he died.

Police and family members said Miley Eugene Powell, 65, may have had a heart attack or some type of medical issue when his red Sport Utility Vehicle drove into a creek near his farmhouse at 10701 Ohio 350 in Clarksville. it is unclear if he died from the medical issue or if he drowned.

Powell and his vehicle was discovered by two sons this morning when they arrived at his home to help with farm work, according to Powell’s niece, who did not give her name. One son called 9-1-1 and told dispatchers they could not get Powell out of the vehicle and needed help.

Family members told News Center 7 Powell had been out with a group of friends prior to the incident, but did not say where he had been. He was alone in his vehicle when he crashed.

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