Man Found Dead After Being Swept Away by SoCal Floodwaters

Rescuers recovered the victim's body about a mile from where he was last seen clinging to his truck.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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A man in San Bernardino, California was swept away by floodwaters late Tuesday night after clinging to the top of his truck. Rescue teams searched through the night but had to call off the search due to the weather. They resumed the search on Wednesday morning and found the man's body about a mile away from where he was last seen.

Why it matters

Heavy rains and flooding have been impacting Southern California this week, leading to dangerous conditions on the roads. This tragic incident highlights the risks of driving in flooded areas and the importance of heeding weather warnings and evacuation orders.

The details

According to the San Bernardino County Fire Department, the victim was swept away near Keenbrook Road and Cajon Boulevard in the Devore neighborhood. Rescue teams searched for two hours on Tuesday night but had to call off the search due to the weather. They resumed the search on Wednesday morning and found the man's body just after 8 a.m. about a mile away from where he was last seen. The area is prone to flooding as it forms a natural creek bed.

  • Late Tuesday night, the victim was swept away by floodwaters.
  • Rescue teams searched for two hours on Tuesday night but had to call off the search due to the weather.
  • Rescue teams resumed the search on Wednesday morning and found the victim's body just after 8 a.m.

The players

San Bernardino County Fire Department

The fire department that led the search and rescue efforts.

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department

The law enforcement agency that assisted in the search and investigation.

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What’s next

Authorities will continue to investigate the incident and determine the cause of death.

The takeaway

This tragic incident serves as a sobering reminder of the dangers of driving in flooded areas and the importance of heeding weather warnings and evacuation orders, especially during periods of heavy rainfall and flooding in Southern California.