3 killed after car plunges off Highway 9 near Saratoga – NBC Bay Area
Summary
Car Crash Saratoga California in Saratoga, California: Three people were killed after a 2024 BMW M3 traveling eastbound on Highway 9 (State Route 9) near Saratoga in the Santa Cruz Mountains lost control and crashed off the road, plunging down a steep embankment west of Redwood Gulch Road, according to the California Highway Patrol. The 21-year-old driver from Yuba City and two passengers — a 27-year-old man from Salem, Oregon, and a 17-year-old boy from San Jose — were killed. Highway 9 was closed in both directions for about three hours while investigators examined the scene and recovered the vehicle. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Driver | Driver | Fatal |
Original reporting
3 killed after car plunges off Highway 9 near Saratoga – NBC Bay Area