Marin County Sheriff’s Office Press Release Re: Deputy Mike Dawson Rescues Driver
On 2/4/2025, just after 5am, a driver was traveling along Platform Bridge Rd, just outside Pt Reyes Station. The weather was very poor and roadways were beginning to flood. The driver hit a large puddle of water and lost control of the vehicle, winding up in a flooded creek. The vehicle became inoperable, including the door locks and windows.
The driver was trapped inside but was able to call 911 for assistance. Within minutes, a Marin County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Mike Dawson arrived on scene and recognizing the severity of the incident, jumped into the water to rescue the driver.
Water had overtaken most of the vehicle, and the driver’s compartment was quickly filling with water. Quick action to break out the rear window allowed the Deputy to contact the driver and create an escape route. After rescuing the driver form the vehicle, and getting her to safety on the roadway, the vehicle had been completely overtaken by the rushing creek. The entire incident lasts just minutes, showing how significant storm activity can be.
We are thankful for the positive outcome during this incident and want to remind everyone to slow down in inclement weather and DO NOT drive through standing water on the road.
After this incident, Marin County Department of Public Works placed road closure signs out, however two additional vehicles became stuck after drivers ignored the posted signs. Please don’t put yourself at risk by being careless.