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) lost control and crashed off the road and down a steep embankment west of Redwood Gulch Road near Saratoga in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The California Highway Patrol's San Jose office responded to the crash and determined it involved fatal injuries. 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