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.