GULFPORT, Fla. — The Gulfport Police Department is investigating an incident involving an SUV driving into a canal Friday afternoon.

  • SUV was southbound on 49th Street South at high rate of speed
  • Investigators say driver may have been suffering medical issue
  • Driver taken to local hospital for evaluation

Investigators at the scene said the SUV, a silver Toyota Highlander, was spotted traveling southbound on 49th Street South at a high rate of speed prior to it going into the canal. 

At this time investigators believe the driver may have been experiencing a medical issue which caused her to drive into the waterway. She has been transported to a local hospital for evaluation.

Investigators said there is currently no indication of criminal involvement, such as DUI, at this time.