Two dead when car falls over cliff at Devil's Slide

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PACIFICA – Two people died Friday when their car plunged several hundred feet over a cliff in Pacifica, authorities said.

According to Sergeant Caleb Benefiel of the California Highway Patrol, the fatal crash was reported around 11:20 a.m. on southbound Highway 1 just south of Devil’s Slide.

The car, a gray two-door sedan, came to a stop 90 to 120 meters further down on an embankment.

Benefiel said firefighters performed a rescue from a cliff. When they reached the car, they found the two occupants dead.

One body was recovered from the car on Friday. Weather conditions such as the incoming tide prevented the recovery of the second body, but recovery operations are expected to continue on Saturday.

The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office said the highway will be closed in both directions from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday.

The San Mateo County Coroner’s Office will release the identities of the victims once they are confirmed and their next of kin have been notified.

The crash is currently being investigated.

After the accident, Highway 1 was closed in both directions for several hours.

Check back later for updates.

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