BOURNE, MASS. (WHDH) - Bourne Police responded to the Cape Cod canal Tuesday morning where a car appeared to be in the water.
Witnesses said a man scoped out the area then he drove his car into the canal.
Police said the investigation has led them to believe it was intentional.
The driver has been charged with operating to endanger, speeding and malicious destruction of property.
Police posted a video to their Facebook page, depicting officials on scene, investigating the crash.
Just before 10:30 a.m., a driver went down Perry Ave near an area called “Three Mile Look.” The driver went through that area, landing in the canal.
Officials said the car drop 30-40 feet, hitting power lines as he landed.
The driver swam away from the wreck and was pulled from the water.
He is being treated for minor injuries at a Rhode Island hospital.
The canal service road is closed near town hall.
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On scene of car into #capecod canal. Should be getting info from officials soon. @7News pic.twitter.com/LlUzTxQL3I
— John Cuoco (@JCuocoNews) September 6, 2016
Crews in Bourne pull a Ford Focus out of the Cape Cod canal. Witnesses say driver intentionally drove it into water. pic.twitter.com/k6jef7QGP5
— Jonathan Hall (@JHall7news) September 6, 2016
Witnesses say a man spoke to them, sized up a scenic overlook which was once a bridge over the canal then drove approx 60-65 mph off it.
— Jonathan Hall (@JHall7news) September 6, 2016
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