Milford first responders say a car drove off New Haven Avenue and Prospect Street Sunday into the pond behind Stonebridge Restaurant.

Officers jumped into the water and were able to remove the driver before the vehicle submerged minutes later.

He was brought to shore and evaluated by firefighters, according to authorities.

Police say they learned the man hit a vehicle near Shipyard Lane and took off before driving into the pond.

He was charged with driving under the influence and evading.