Man Rescued After Car Tumbles Into Livermore Ravine

LIVERMORE, CA — A 22-year-old man was rescued early this morning following a solo vehicle crash in Livermore, according to fire officials. Alameda County firefighters responded to Tesla Road near Eagles Run Road at 4:05 a.m. on reports of a person that needed rescue after his vehicle went off the road.

Firefighters located a man about 75 feet below the road grade in a ravine. He had removed himself from the vehicle following the crash and moved about 100 feet away to call for help from his cellphone.
A hauling system was used to the remove the man from the ravine, and he was taken to a hospital and treated for injuries that were not considered life threatening, according to fire officials.

The cause of the accident is currently under investigation.

By Bay City News

Photo courtesy Alameda County Fire Instagram