KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Missouri State Highway Patrol caught a driver ignoring flood barriers on camera in Rocheport, Missouri.
It happened at U.S. 40 and Rocheport Gravel Rd. in Boone County on May 26.
A tweet from the MSHP shows dash cam footage of a car flying past the Sergeant posted near the barrier and ending up in the water.
May 26, 2019, 4:04 pm, US 40/Rocheport Gravel Rd, Boone County, Mo.
— MSHP Troop F (@MSHPTrooperF) June 4, 2019
Sgt. Ballard waded out to the car & helped the driver to safety.
Please pay attention & know the current conditions in your area: https://t.co/RAgjy8ck6X pic.twitter.com/L8Ead3wkql
The tweet said the sergeant waded into the water to help the driver.
MSHP advises drivers to be alert and knowledgeable of conditions in the area.
