Car Crashes Through Guardrail Into Marina

A car plunged into the Marina del Rey harbor Tuesday night, according to Argonaut News.

The incident happened around 9:48 p.m., according to City News service.

A witness, who said the car was speeding southbound on Pacific Avenue when it crashed through the guardrail at Via Marina and plunged into the ocean, also said the driver fled the scene after coming out of the water looking dazed and bloodied.

“I was walking toward Pacific, maybe 15 feet from the street, and this thing went past me like a blur,” said Dennis Young of Orange County. “All I knew was it was the color white and it was fast. I didn’t see any vehicles behind it.

“When I got [to the scene] I saw this guy coming out — bloody face, black or dark suit, white shirt — and he was kind of walking in circles, dazed. By that time I’d already called 911. He was completely soaking wet, walking in circles and then he started walking eastbound on Via Marina,” said Young.

When first responders arrived at the scene, they were unable to locate the driver.

The Los Angeles Police Department’s West Traffic Bureau is investigating the incident, according to Det. Garry McQueen.