Realising his tactical mistake had contributed to Tallard's defeat in the centre, Clérambault deserted Blenheim and the 27 battalions defending the village, and reportedly drowned in the Danube while attempting to make his escape.
Da han indså, at hans taktiske fejl havde bidraget til Tallards nederlag i centrum, flygtede Clérambault fra Blenheim og de 27 bataljoner, der forsvarede landsbyen, og rapporteredes druknet i Donau under flugten.