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Sheriff: Man dies after crashing into pond in Frederick County

After pulling Ki Ho Lam out of the water and attempting life-saving efforts, first responders took the 76-year-old man to a nearby hospital for help, where he died.

FREDERICK COUNTY, Va. — A man died after his car crashed into a pond in Frederick County on Tuesday evening.

The Frederick County Sheriff's Office identified the man who died as 76-year-old Ki Ho Lam of Frederick.

The sheriff's office says Lam's car crashed into a retaining pond behind a CVS on Rotary Avenue in New Market around 8:45 p.m. 

Frederick County Fire crews arrived within minutes and were able to pull Lam, who appeared to be drowning, from the submerged vehicle. First responders took the Lam to a nearby hospital for help after they tried performing life-saving measures on the scene. 

Officials announced on Wednesday that Lam was confirmed to have died at around 1 a.m.

Deputies have not said what they believe may have caused the car to crash into the retaining pond. 

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