Two children and two adults sustain moderate to serious injuries after car veers off cliff on Pacific Coast Highway near Montara, California

Modified Date: 
Wed, 01/04/2023 - 5:48pm
Accident Date: 
Monday, January 2, 2023

4 alive in ‘miracle’ after car plunges off California cliff

The Tesla sedan plummeted more than 250 feet (76.20 meters) from the highway and crashed into a rocky outcropping. It appears to have flipped a few times before landing on its wheels, wedged against the cliff just feet from the surf, according to Brian Pottenger, a battalion chief forCoastside Fire Protection District/Cal Fire.

Family of 4 still hospitalized after father drove off cliff

Patel’s family — including his 41-year-old wife, 7-year-old daughter and 4-year-old son, whose names have not been released — also remained hospitalized Wednesday. CHP Officer Mark Andrews would not comment on their conditions or detail Patel’s wounds.

CHP: Pasadena Man Purposely Drove Tesla Off Cliff With Three Others Inside

A 42-year-old Pasadena man has been arrested for allegedly intentionally driving a Tesla approximately 250-300 feet down a cliff off Highway 1 in Northern California on Monday with three other people inside the vehicle, including two children, authorities said Tuesday.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Dharmesh A. Patel