1 critically injured after car goes over beachside cliff in Santa Cruz County

One person was critically injured Friday afternoon when their car went over a cliff near the Santa Cruz County community of Davenport and landed on the shoreline below, Cal Fire said.

The crash happened at about 2:35 p.m. between Scott Creek Beach and Greyhound Rock off Highway 1, Cal Fire said.

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There was only one person inside the car, Cal Fire said. They were taken to a hospital in critical condition.

Cal Fire estimates the car plunged 300 feet down the cliff.

An investigation is ongoing.

Further information wasn't immediately available.

#BREAKING Car goes off cliff, along Highway 1 near Davenport, in Santa Cruz County. Rescuers arrived by helicopter and jet ski. Driver retrieved. No word on person's conditions.@nbcbayarea #SkyRanger over the scene. pic.twitter.com/Xqq4F8mXc0
— Janelle Wang (@janellewang) July 14, 2023

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There was only one person in the vehicle. Patient was taken to hospital in critical condition. CAL FIRE, Santa Cruz County Fire, @calfireSCU @CHPscrz Santa Cruz Harbor Patrol responded. pic.twitter.com/gE5KurlapU
— CAL FIRE CZU (@CALFIRECZU) July 14, 2023