UPDATE: Vehicle crashes into Fort Patrick Henry Lake; one dead

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August 25th, 2014 6:24 pm by Rain Smith

Updated at 10:35 p.m.

KINGSPORT An elderly woman has been killed after crashing through the carport of her Kingsport home, sending her vehicle over a retaining wall and into Fort Patrick Henry Lake.

The incident occurred at about 3:55 p.m. on Monday.

Based on a preliminary investigation, Kingsport police believe Inez N. Summers, 92, was driving a 1998 Lincoln Town Car into the driveway of her residence, 3743 Hemlock Park Circle.

For unknown reasons, according to the Kingsport Police Department, Summers lost control of the sedan, entered the carport and overrode two metal retaining posts. The Lincoln then exited the rear of the carport and continued down an incline at the back of the home, crossing a retaining wall and splashing into the lake.

Kingsport police say a neighbor called 911 to report the crash.

Summers' car was submerged in the lake, with divers recovering her body within an hour. She was the sole occupant of the vehicle, police said.

Police say the actual cause of death has yet to be determined and an investigation is continuing.

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UPDATE: Vehicle crashes into Fort Patrick Henry Lake; one dead