Central Pa. man dies after vehicle submerged during flooding

Authorities say a 73-year-old Lancaster County man died Monday morning after his car was submerged in water in the aftermath of heavy rainfall over the weekend.

Allen “Ray” Nolt, of Clay Township, died at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital after his vehicle encountered high water on Cabin Drive in West Earl Township, according to the Lancaster County Coroner’s Office.

The cause of death has not yet been determined. The time of death was listed as 7:43 a.m.

The coroner’s office said Nolt was the line occupant of the vehicle at the time of the incident. He was transported to the Lancaster County Forensics Center for further investigation.

An autopsy will be scheduled.