Tragic Santa Cruz Wharf Crash: Low Visibility Slows Rescue Efforts
• Vehicle plunges off Santa Cruz Wharf into Monterey Bay, resulting in one fatality.
• Rescue efforts hampered by rough surf and low visibility; a dog was rescued alive.
• Investigation underway to determine the cause of the accident, with low visibility cited as a potential factor.
Vehicle plunges into Monterey Bay, driver dies
A tragic incident occurred at the Santa Cruz Wharf on Sunday morning when a vehicle plunged into Monterey Bay, resulting in the death of the driver. Witnesses reported seeing the car crash through the wharf's railing before disappearing beneath the surface of the water. The Santa Cruz Fire Department and Harbor Patrol responded swiftly to the scene.
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