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UC Santa Cruz student dies after car plunges off cliff

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On August 13, 19-year-old UC Santa Cruz student Alli Renee Singh died after the vehicle in which she was a passenger plunged into the ocean near the West Cliff Drive surf break known as Streamer Lane. Local emergency responders, including the Santa Cruz Fire Department and Central Fire District, arrived at the scene around 12:50 a.m. to conduct a rescue operation, but Singh remained trapped in the submerged vehicle while the male driver escaped with minor injuries. The death of the third-year student prompted an official statement from university officials, who expressed condolences and offered support resources to the campus community.

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UC Santa Cruz is providing support resources to students and those affected by the loss of the victim. The family has requested privacy while they finalize arrangements for the student.

Sources

Times of India
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