Submerged Car Remains Underwater Off Virginia Beach Pier Amidst Recovery Challenges

Police treat site as crime scene while possible link to missing person case emerges.

An unidentified vehicle drove off the 14th Street Fishing Pier in Virginia Beach on Saturday morning and plunged into the Atlantic Ocean, where it remains submerged under 17 feet of water.
Due to dangerous water conditions, poor visibility, and the vehicle's unstable position on the ocean floor, recovery efforts have been postponed multiple times.
Police are treating the site as a crime scene and are cautious about preserving evidence, which has also delayed the recovery of the vehicle.
A family of a missing man has contacted the police, noting similarities between their case and the ongoing investigation, suggesting a possible connection between the missing person and the submerged car.
Despite the challenging conditions, the goal remains to safely retrieve the vehicle, reunite any occupants with their loved ones, and maintain the integrity of all evidence.