
Early Wednesday morning, the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office received a distress call about a vehicle overturned in the water on German Lake Road, south of Underwood. Deputy Chris Peterson arrived to find an adult female trapped inside the vehicle, which was on its side in the ditch. With the help of the Underwood Rescue team, they managed to break the sunroof glass and free the woman. She was taken to Lake Region Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Alcohol is suspected to have been a factor, and charges are being considered pending further investigation. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of driving under the influence, highlighting the importance of law enforcement and emergency response in ensuring public safety.