Published: November 14th, 2026 | Last Updated: November 14, 2026 at 2:20 PM.
FARMINGTON, MN - Authorities have confirmed that a deceased individual was discovered inside a vehicle found partially submerged in a pond in Farmington on Saturday morning, November 14, 2026. Investigators are now asking the public for information that could help determine how the vehicle ended up in the water.
According to an updated press release issued Saturday by the Farmington Police Department, officers and firefighters responded to Cascade Drive shortly before 8 a.m. following reports of a vehicle accident involving a vehicle submerged in a pond. Initial reports came in around 7:45 a.m. near Cascade Drive and Tamarack Trail, prompting a response from the Farmington Police Department and Farmington Fire Department.
Upon arriving at the scene, emergency responders confirmed that a motor vehicle was partially submerged in the pond off Cascade Drive. Emergency personnel entered the water and discovered a deceased individual inside the vehicle, according to the police department. The deceased individual was subsequently transported by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner and Coroner's Office, which will work to establish the person's identity and determine the official cause and manner of death.
As of Saturday afternoon, authorities had not publicly identified the deceased individual or released additional details about the person's age or gender. Police have also not disclosed how the vehicle entered the pond, how long it may have been submerged, or whether any other vehicles or individuals were involved.
Farmington Police Ask Public for Information
As investigators work to piece together the circumstances surrounding the incident, the Farmington Police Department is requesting assistance from anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity, observed the vehicle before it entered the pond, or otherwise has information about what occurred.
"We are looking for any information from the community with the details that might have led up to the vehicle entering the pond," Farmington Police Captain Bob Sauter said in Saturday's press release.
Authorities have not indicated whether investigators believe the vehicle entered the water because of a traffic accident or other circumstances. The investigation remains active, and police have not announced any preliminary findings regarding the cause of the incident.
Anyone with information about how the vehicle entered the pond, or the circumstances leading up to the discovery, is urged to contact the Farmington Police Department at 651-280-6700.
Investigation Remains Ongoing
The Farmington Police Department continues to investigate the incident, including what led to the vehicle entering the pond. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner and Coroner's Office is responsible for determining the identity of the deceased individual, along with the cause and manner of death.
Authorities have not provided a timeline for when they may release additional information or identification details.
The discovery remains under active investigation, and police are encouraging anyone with potentially relevant information to contact investigators.
This is a developing story. Limitless Media News will continue monitoring the investigation and provide updates as additional information becomes available from the Farmington Police Department and the Dakota County Medical Examiner and Coroner's Office.
Map showing the approximate location where the vehicle was found in a Farmington, Minnesota, pond.
Written by: Will Wight
