Bystanders rescue victim who crashed down West Cliff in Santa Cruz

According to Santa Cruz police, a vehicle fell over a cliff into the sea on Monday. A police spokesman said the incident was reported at around 11:21 a.m. at West Cliff Drive and Swift Street. According to police, the vehicle, which ended up in the water, collided with another vehicle before falling off the cliff. According to the fire department, two passers-by jumped in to save the victim who was floating in the water. Santa Cruz Fire rescue swimmers moved the victim away from bystanders to the harbor patrol vessel. Santa Cruz Fire Chief Rob Oatey says one victim is being flown to a trauma center outside the county. “Thank you to both bystanders who stepped in to save this victim’s life. Those few seconds were critical to the teamwork of this rescue,” said Marine Safety Officer Brendan Daley. No other casualties were reported in the crash.