1 dead, 1 injured after 2 cars go over cliff near the Cliff House in SF, police say

ByKaty St. Clair Bay City News logo
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
1 dead after 2 cars go over cliff near the Cliff House in SF: police
Authorities say at least one person died after a crash sent two cars over a cliff near the Cliff House in San Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO -- One person is dead after two vehicles crashed through a fence off Point Lobos Avenue near the Cliff House in San Francisco on Tuesday evening, according to the fire department.

The first 911 call about the crash came in at 4:40 p.m., according to San Francisco Fire.

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For some unknown reason, two vehicles traveling on Point Lobos Avenue veered off the roadway, through a fence, and onto the cliff below, SFFD said.

Video from the scene appears to show the vehicle may have hit the building, breaking a few windows and leaving what look like tire marks on the wall.

Both vehicles contained single occupants. One has died and the other received minor injuries.

San Francisco Police have taken over the investigation into the crash.

Point Lobos Avenue remained closed in both directions as of 5:40 p.m.

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