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'Close Call': Driver Gets Trapped in Tesla Dangling over California Cliff, Perched on Tree

  • On Thursday around 2:45 p.m., a Tesla was discovered hanging dangerously off the edge of a 200-foot drop just south of Grey Whale Cove in San Mateo County.
  • The crash occurred just south of Grey Whale Cove on a rugged coastline known for challenging driving conditions and frequent accidents, but the cause was not immediately determined.
  • Multiple agencies, including fire departments, law enforcement, state lifeguards, and highway patrol units, worked together to secure the vehicle, which was precariously held in place by just one tree.
  • Cal Fire reported that the vehicle was precariously held in place by a tree, and responders were able to rescue the sole occupant through the rear window; the driver’s condition has not been disclosed.
  • The rescue operation highlights the dangers of Devil's Slide's terrain and the importance of multi-agency coordination in extracting people trapped in precarious crash situations.
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The Mercury news broke the news in San Jose, United States on Friday, June 27, 2025.
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