A lone motorist drove his car off a cliffside and onto some rocks, landing partially in the water in La Jolla Saturday evening, according to the San Diego Police Department.
The driver became trapped in the car. Shortly after, first responders rescued the driver and took them to the hospital, likely with only minor injuries, police said.
The crash occurred at 1219 Coast Blvd., which is near La Jolla Cove and Prospect Street, popular tourist destinations in La Jolla.
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Coast Boulevard between Prospect Place and Prospect Street will be closed for two hours, SDPD tweeted around 7 p.m.
At the time of the crash, a storm brought heavy rains and strong winds to San Diego, especially along the coastline.
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The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department, SDPD and lifeguards all responded to the incident.
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