Man dies after vehicle sinks in Warwick River in Dorchester Co.

Deputies are investigating the cause of a vehicle sinking in the Warwick River, after they say the driver passed away, on Friday morning, in Dorchester County.

According to Sheriff James Phillips of the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office, officers received a call around 8:45 PM, on Thursday, of a car reportedly in the water near the 100 block of Main Street, in Secretary.

When officials arrived on the scene, the vehicle was apparently located 10 feet under water.

The male driver of the vehicle was pulled out of the water and revived at the scene.

He was transported to Dorchester General where officials say he later passed away 3:00 AM Friday morning.