Car plunges 20 feet down into Ventura backyard

ed arial,sans-serif;”>Residents in the 100 block of Via Baja were startled this evening when a vehicle plunged from the roadway 20 feet above their home and landed in their backyard. Ventura City firefighters arrived on scene to find a severely damaged vehicle with two elderly adults trapped inside. Firefighters worked quickly to stabilize the vehicle and begin extricating the injured passengers. Utilizing hydraulic powered cutting and spreading tools, firefighters were able to free the trapped people from the vehicle. Both passengers were transported to a local trauma center with moderate to severe injuries.

The cause of the accident remains under investigation by the Ventura Police Department. No rescue personnel were injured as a result of this incident.

Photo Credits: Ventura Fire Department