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Emergency crews rescued a driver trapped inside their car after it careened down an embankment and landed on its side in a stream in unincorporated Livermore late Monday night, according to authorities.
California Highway Patrol officers arrived at about 9:15 p.m. to the scene on Mines Road, about 14 miles south of the Livermore city limits. The driver of a BMW sedan lost control for unknown reasons, with the car veering off the rural road and going down into a ravine.
With the driver unable to get themselves out, firefighters conducted a complex nighttime rescue effort including technical rope systems and a partial roof removal, according to the Alameda County Fire Department.
“The driver was safely extricated, lifted up the embankment, and transported to a waiting REACH helicopter. Early signs point to a positive outcome,” ACFD stated on Facebook.
“This crash is a good reminder to slow down, always wear your seatbelt and drive responsibly!” CHP-Dublin officials added in a separate Facebook post.
