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Three dead after car plunges 400 feet off embankment in Santa Cruz mountains, CHP says
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Jazmin Alvarado , as published by Los Angeles Times - California
· June 24, 2026
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Key takeaway The California Highway Patrol reported that the car plunged 400 feet off an embankment, resulting in the deaths.
A fatal incident occurred in the Santa Cruz Mountains on Monday night. Three individuals lost their lives when their vehicle went off a mountain road. The victims included two men and a 17-year-old.
The California Highway Patrol reported that the car plunged 400 feet off an embankment, resulting in the deaths. Further details about the incident are available from the source. For more information on this tragic event, readers can refer to the original report, which provides additional context and facts about the incident in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
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Category: local Published: June 24, 2026 Source: Los Angeles Times - California Reading time: 1 min
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