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Vehicle Submerged in Oceanside Harbor; Three People Escape
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Incident Overview
Early Saturday morning, just before 3 a.m., first-responders were dispatched to 1325 N. Harbor Drive after a report of a vehicle sinking in the water at Oceanside Harbor. The first-arriving unit discovered the vehicle completely submerged about six feet from the shoreline. Witnesses said they saw three occupants exit the water and leave the scene in a pickup truck before emergency crews arrived.
Response and Investigation
Oceanside Fire Department (OFD) Battalion Chief Anthony Walker reported that personnel from the Oceanside Marine Safety Unit entered the water, searched the vehicle and the surrounding area, and confirmed that no victims were inside. The vehicle was later recovered by a tow truck, and no injuries were reported. Oceanside Police opened an investigation to determine how the vehicle entered the harbor.
Data & Statistics
- Time of call: shortly before 3 a.m. on Saturday
- Location: 1325 N. Harbor Drive, approximately six feet from shore
- Occupants: three people who escaped the water and departed in a pickup truck
- Injuries: none reported
- Agencies involved: Oceanside Fire Department, Carlsbad Fire Department, Oceanside Marine Safety Unit, Oceanside Police Department
Impact and Next Steps
The incident prompted a multi-agency response and a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding the submergence. While no injuries occurred, the event highlights the importance of rapid coordination among fire, marine safety, and law-enforcement units in waterfront emergencies. Authorities have not released further details about the cause of the vehicle’s entry into the water, and the investigation remains ongoing.