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Authorities said Tuesday that a vehicle plunged approximately 500 feet off a towering coastal cliff in California<\/a>, killing one person in a harrowing crash along the state\u2019s rugged shoreline.<\/p>\n

The vehicle reportedly tumbled down the steep, rocky terrain in Big Sur before coming to a stop just short of the ocean.<\/p>\n

“At approximately 4:22 p.m. on February 10, Monterey County emergency dispatchers received multiple 911 calls reporting that a vehicle had gone off the roadway and was believed to have entered the water,” the Monterey County Sheriff\u2019s Office (MCSO) said. \u00a0<\/p>\n

The incident, which prompted search and rescue efforts by Big Sur Fire and MCSO, occurred along California\u2019s central coastline off Highway 1 at the Hurricane Point scenic overlook, according to the authorities.<\/p>\n

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“Responding personnel located the vehicle after it had traveled over a cliff and came to rest more than 500 feet below on the rocks,” officials said. “During the operation, rescuers located one occupant, who was pronounced deceased at the scene.”<\/p>\n

Sheriff Tina Nieto said the scene was marked by harsh environmental conditions<\/a>, suggesting that weather could have played a role in the fatal accident.<\/p>\n

“Weather conditions made recovery efforts<\/a> extremely challenging,” Nieto said. “Strong winds required our Search and Rescue personnel to take additional safety precautions throughout the operation.”<\/p>\n

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Big Sur typically sees a higher number of rainy days in February and is prone to landslides due to winter storms<\/a>. According to weather forecasts, nearby areas of the incident were experiencing light rain at the time of the crash.<\/p>\n

“We extend our condolences to the victim\u2019s family during this difficult time,” Nieto added.\u00a0<\/p>\n

After four hours of recovery efforts, authorities transferred the victim to the Monterey County Sheriff\u2019s Coroner\u2019s Office for identification.<\/p>\n

The California Highway Patrol is investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.<\/p>\n

Portions of Highway 1 in Big Sur were closed earlier this year after a major landslide damaged the roadway.\u00a0<\/p>\n

While the area had been scheduled to remain closed until March 30, transportation officials reopened the highway in mid-January after stabilizing what they called “one of the state\u2019s most challenging slopes.”\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Source – https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/us\/vehicle-falls-500-feet-towering-cliff-california-scenic-roadway-killing-one <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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