WESTPORT, Conn.—The tragic passing of a Connecticut man, Robert Macisaac, whose body was discovered in the Aspetuck River downstream from his submerged truck, is potentially linked to the severe flooding that claimed the lives of two other individuals in the state, as per police reports on Friday.
The 59-year-old Robert Macisaac was found in Westport on Thursday, while his truck was located a mile upstream in Fairfield, Fairfield police confirmed.
Authorities stated, “A preliminary investigation indicates that the incident may be connected to the extreme weather conditions experienced in the area last Sunday, although the exact cause of the vehicle veering off the road is still being investigated. The official cause of death will be determined by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.”
The storm on Sunday brought over a foot of rainfall to southwestern Connecticut, causing small waterways to turn into powerful currents, resulting in washed-out roads and bridges, as well as flooded homes and businesses. Two women in Oxford lost their lives after being swept away by floodwaters in separate incidents, with many others requiring rescue.
Public records show that Macisaac resided along the Aspetuck River in Weston, located less than half a mile from where his truck was found submerged and empty by a police diver at Aspetuck Falls on Thursday. Authorities noted that the truck seemed to have been in the river for several days, with Macisaac’s body being discovered about five hours later.
Macisaac was last seen around 5 p.m. on Sunday, and his truck was last spotted in Wilton at approximately 10 p.m. on the same day, according to police.
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