[12-02-2024] Santa Cruz County, CA – Vehicle Plunges Off Cliff After Crash on West Cliff Drive, One Victim Airlifted

[12-02-2024] Vehicle Plunges Off Cliff After Crash on West Cliff Drive, One Victim AirliftedA vehicle plunged off a cliff into the ocean after a collision near West Cliff Drive and Swift Street in Santa Cruz on Monday, December 2, 2024.

According to Santa Cruz police, the incident was reported around 11:21 a.m. The vehicle collided with another car before going over the cliff and landing in the water.

Two bystanders immediately jumped into the ocean to assist the victim. Santa Cruz Fire rescue swimmers arrived shortly after and transferred the individual to a harbor patrol vessel.

Santa Cruz Fire Chief Rob Oatey confirmed that the victim was airlifted to an out-of-county trauma center for treatment.

No other victims were reported in the crash. The circumstances leading to the collision are under investigation by authorities.

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Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:

  • Check yourself for any injuries.
  • Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
  • Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
  • Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
  • Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
  • Seek immediate medical attention.
  • Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.

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Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

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