The three people who died after the car they were travelling in plunged off a cliff in California on Friday have been identified.
Authorities say Mohammad Noory, 29, and Angelica Gacho, 28, both of San Francisco, were found in the wreckage. Brylyn Aroma, 36, of Fort Riley, Kansas, was also identified as one of the crash victims by the San Mateo County Coroner's Office, according to local reports.
A gray two-door sedan was reported to have veered off Highway 1 in San Mateo County and plunged off a cliff near the Tom Lantos Tunnels around 11:40 a.m., KGO-TV reported.
The road was closed for a time as a result of the accident, but has since reopened.
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The crash site is known as “Devil's Slide” because of the rocky edges and winding roads in San Mateo County, California. (KTVU FOX 2)
High tide conditions and cold water temperatures hampered recovery efforts on Friday, leading to the car's recovery on Saturday, according to KTVU FOX 2.
The cliff, known by locals as “the devil's slide,” is between 300 and 400 feet high. The area is known for its rocky edges and winding paths.
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The vehicle was found overturned on its roof, submerged in water. Crews rescued three people from the rubble. (KTVU FOX 2)
Highway 1 in San Mateo County, California, was closed for several hours after the accident on July 26, 2024. (KTVU FOX 2)
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The cause of the crash has not yet been revealed. Fox News reached out to the investigating agency, the California Highway Patrol, for more information, but they did not immediately respond.
