Authorities say Vince Upton attempted to cross a wash in Rainbow Valley and was swept away. His truck has been located, but he has not been found.
BUCKEYE, Ariz. — A man is still missing in Arizona after heavy rainfall and flooding.
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The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office said at around 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, deputies were dispatched to the area near Airport and Narramore Roads in Rainbow Valley, an unincorporated area near Buckeye, for reports of a missing person.
MCSO said Vince Upton tried to cross the wash, which was flooded, and then was swept away.
His truck was located, but Upton is still missing.
A group of volunteers started looking for Upton as well.
“Physical searches are intermittent and dependent on conditions and when it’s safe to do so,” MCSO told 12News. “Our aviation unit has also been out several times and efforts are ongoing.”
No other information was given.
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