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A driver and their two dogs are recovering after driving off the road and crashing into the rocky shore below near Malibu.
Sunday, October 4, 2026 11:53PM
MALIBU, Calif. () — A driver and their two dogs are recovering after driving off the road and crashing into the rocky shore below near Malibu.
The crash happened on Saturday along Pacific Coast Highway near Deer Creek Road.
Dramatic photos show the van crashed in the water. Firefighters and lifeguards were seen working around the vehicle during the rescue.
The driver managed to get out of the crashed van with one of their dogs, but firefighters had to rescue a second dog trapped inside. Crews managed to free the trapped dog and carry it back up to the roadway.
The Ventura County Fire Department said neither dog appeared to be injured.
A photo shared by the department shows the two dogs posing with a firefighter.
The driver was taken to the hospital with minor injuries and is expected to be OK.
It’s unclear what caused the van to crash off the roadway.
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