Motorist Survives Summerland Cliff Crash

New York City behavior comes to the South Coast. What happened to us taking care of each other? Only in political rants?

perhaps we need a concrete barrier aong the south side of the south bound lane. so many drivers freak out on the view of the ocean, i've seen cars drive right off the freeway at rincon. it is a mystery.

She suddenly veered right? How do we know if it was a suicide attempt or not? Better put up a large suicide barrier if it was! Seriously though, I hope she heals quickly.

I was there and this poor womens legs were bad. She was not lying next to the track she was in her car. Some of the people that stopped tried to remove her from the car. I'm just gald to hear that she survived the crash because it was pretty bad. Prayer works.

"New York behavior", "prayer works" -

What planet are you people living on? Don't be so quick to smugly stereotype others (based on ancient history), particularly when there are people here who are capable of stopping to take pictures of a scene like that and then driving away. Thank goodness someone called and she got the medical help she needed (not just religion).

Prayer works. Except when it doesn't.

Here is what happened. The New Yorkers called 911, went to the victim and tried to help and stabilized her. The people up at the top were born in Santa Barbara, they took pictures, got back into their cars to go play volley ball and wait for their parents to die so they could sell the house collect their inheritance and continue to lead the lifestyle they are accustomed to.

Wow, 'montecito1', that was pretty warped. Bitter much?

No bitter would be that I am somewhat envious of these people. It would be that I understood what would motivate so many people I have met out here to talk about the expensive home their parents own while working as a bartender and living in marginal housing. What I find amazing is you had nothing to say about the comperable characterization of New Yorkers in the first paragraph yet find my idea of locals "warped". Interesting insight.

I was born here and I NEVER play volleyball!

>:-(

For those of us of a certain age RC Meltzer might be referring to the Kitty Genovese stabbing that occurred in New York city back in 1964 in broad daylight. As this happened, none of her neighbors helped her and as I remember they delayed considerably in calling the police.

Apparently there is a psychology that occurs in which masses of people who witness such things are less likely to get involved due to the mob mentality as opposed to such an incident happening with just a few people.

As for the people taking pictures and driving away, it's safe to say that about 80% of the people I see driving shouldn't be on the road.

The key is that the people in the mob are generally willing to help, they're just waiting for a leader. If you see such a mob of bystanders (be it in Santa Barbara or New York) start telling people what to do.

I'm sure there's a reason, but I'm curious what prevented the off duty CHP officer from yelling "Call 911" to the people who obviously had cell phones.

Well said, montecito1 - exactly the point.
Re billclaussen's comment, the Kitty Genovese stabbing occurred at 3AM on a cold winter night, not in broad daylight, and it was unclear whether people in their apts. heard or realized what was happening. One would like to believe such situations would be responded to differently today, but the events in Summerland suggest perhaps not.

I agree with Rich on the leadership thing. It takes just one person to step forward and start the ball rolling....then most would be willing to help if they know what to do next.

It seems like people are too sceptical and cynical. I suspect at least one of the cell phone photographers actually made the 911 call first.

My husband and I were in the car in front of the young lady who went off the cliff. Debris from plants and her car hit my car just before she went off the cliff. We pulled over right away. My husband called 911 and told them we were on the 101 South at exit 91. He ran to the cliff and saw that her car was on the railroad tracks. He told the 911 operator to suspend any train activity. Several cars who were behind us had also pulled over. Most of the men ran down the road a few hundred feet to a point where they could get down the cliff. The accident site smelled of gas so the men tried to get a fire extinguisher or a knife to cut the seat belt if a fire broke out. They did not want to remover the girl unless they had to. She was in the car with her legs out the door, she was not conscious, her legs looked broken, and she was breathing deeply. The only people who took pictures showed up later. I was impressed with how quickly people pulled over and risked their own safety to help this poor girl. I don't know why she went off the road. It has been bothering us all week. She was behind us, then we heard her engine rev, then she was next to us in the breakdown lane, then she was flying off the cliff. Maybe she thought it was the exit, or she was trying to pass us on the right, or she lost control. I don't know. I called the ICU on Monday. All they could tell us was that she was in critical condition. So, stop being so cynical. You weren't there. There are a lot of good people in this world!

I understand that this woman has died.

We (the TI community) miss you.

WE LOVE YOU, Carly (aka Amanda on the conference call lines).

You will always be remembered in the hearts, minds, and spirits of the Targeted Individual family.

freedomfchs.com

-Tracy
Pensacola, FL, USA

To Carly's (Amanda) family:

You have my deepest condolences. I will be praying for you. I received word today of Carly's passing.

-Tracy
Pensacola, FL, USA

The descriptive way the commenter Lifeisgood describes their experience of this accident as they were in the car that had been in front of this vehicle just before
the accident, it almost describes like someone might of tainted with the drivers vehicle which might of caused this vehicle to instead veer off the road.
I hope the CHP takes that into account on their investigation into this accident. This accident sounds
suspicious.
My condolences to the family of this victim.
God Speed

We (the TI community) miss you.

WE LOVE YOU, Ananda (this is the name she used on the conference call).

You will always be remembered in the hearts, minds, and spirits of the Targeted Individual family.

-Tracy
Pensacola, FL, U.S.A.

Hey D. Thanks for the heads up on her name.

As another victim, I don't believe this was an "accident" and the sick people who can joke about such things, should check themselves out. Hopefully, someone will come forward with the TRUTH. God Bless Ananda from
victims, friends around the world. May she rest in peace.