2 Boys, 1 Woman Rescued After Car Drove Off Cliff Into Ocean

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA — Two boys and a woman were rescued by a surfer Friday morning after their car drove off of a cliff at Sunny Cove Beach in Twin Lakes and into the ocean.

The incident occurred around 8 a.m. and is now under investigation by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office, according to the California Highway Patrol. Officials believe there may be a criminal element to this case.

The sheriff's office announced it was investigating the incident around 10:20 a.m. Friday and asked the public to temporarily avoid the area.

The incident came on the heels of a week of disturbing accidents in the waters of Santa Cruz County and nearby.

One person died Wednesday in Pacifica after driving off a cliff along Highway 1. The body of Conrad Miltko, 30, of Chicago was found Tuesday evening after he was swept to sea while standing on the rocks at Panther State Beach near Davenport.

On Wednesday morning Cal Fire announced it was searching for a possible missing kayaker near Half Moon Bay after an empty kayak with a paddle and freshly caught fish washed ashore at Mavericks Beach, a challenging, renowned surfing spot known for its powerful waves.

David Guzman, 26, of San Jose remains missing after he was swept to sea Sunday near Davenport Beach.

See also: Drownings In Santa Cruz County: Cal Fire Makes Urgent Plea

— Keith Burbank of Bay City News contributed to this report