2 dead after car plunges off Highway 1 at Devil's Slide

SAN MATEO COUNTY – Two people have died after their car plunged off Highway 1 at Devil's Slide Friday morning, authorities said.

According to the California Highway Patrol, officers were called to the area around 11:20 a.m. following reports of a vehicle of the side of the road. The vehicle, described as a gray two-door sedan, came to rest about 300-400 feet down an embankment.

Cal Fire personnel along with Pacifica firefighters initiated a cliff rescue, officials said. After reaching the vehicle, rescuers found two occupants who suffered fatal injuries.

The pair were pronounced dead at the scene. Their identities have not been released.

The incident is under investigation.

Highway 1 in both directions was closed for several hours following the incident. The road was reported open as of about 3 p.m.