Driver escapes after car crashes into East Arlington retention pond

Jacksonville, FL — A man says his car is totaled but material things can be replaced.  He is expected to be OK after an accident that left his car in a retention pond on Atlantic near Girvin.

According to police, the accident happened around 3am and the man was able to escape by opening his car door.

The JSO dive team used cables hooked to a tow truck to pull the car out of the pond.