Los Angeles, CA – Drivers along Mulholland Drive in Studio City faced traffic delays this morning after a vehicle went over a cliff, prompting a large-scale rescue operation by the Los Angeles Fire Department.
According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, air and ground crews responded after a car plunged over the edge of Mulholland Drive earlier today. A 30-year-old woman was located inside the vehicle and required a technical rescue due to the steep terrain.
LAFD officials said the woman was safely extricated from the vehicle and hoisted by helicopter from the hillside. She was transported directly to a local trauma center in serious but stable condition. Fire officials did not release details about what caused the vehicle to leave the roadway.
Heavy Rescue specialists remained on scene after the patient was airlifted to complete vehicle removal and ensure the area was secure. Portions of Mulholland Drive were impacted during the rescue, leading to traffic delays in the Studio City area as emergency crews worked.
Mulholland Drive is a heavily traveled scenic route connecting parts of Studio City and the San Fernando Valley to surrounding hillside communities. The roadway’s sharp curves and steep drop-offs have contributed to past crashes, particularly during early morning hours.
LAFD thanked motorists for their patience, noting the operation required significant coordination to safely rescue the victim and protect responders working along the cliffside.
Authorities have not announced whether alcohol, speed, or road conditions were factors. The incident remains under review.
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