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Teen who died after car plunged off cliff along Highway 9 in Saratoga identified
By Alex Baker at KRON4 (KRON-TV)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
(KRON) -- A teenager who was one of three people who died Monday when a car went off a cliff along Highway 9 in Saratoga has been identified. The victim was 17-year-old Ranvir Singh Randhawa of San Jose, according to the County of Santa Clara Office of the Medical Examiner. Ranvir was riding with...
Key takeaway The victim was 17-year-old Ranvir Singh Randhawa of San Jose, according to the County of Santa Clara Office of the Medical Examiner.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The identification of Ranvir Singh Randhawa as one of the victims in the fatal car accident on Highway 9 in Saratoga brings a somber reality to the tragedy. As a 17-year-old from San Jose, Randhawa's life was cut short in a devastating incident that also claimed the lives of two others. The accident serves a stark reminder of the dangers of the winding roads in the Santa Cruz Mountains, where Highway 9 is located. This tragedy will likely resonate with the community, particularly among the families of teenagers who frequently travel through this area. The City and County of San Francisco , although not directly involved, will likely be watching the investigation into this incident, given the proximity of Saratoga to San Francisco and the potential implications for road safety in the broader Bay Area region.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? (KRON) -- A teenager who was one of three people who died Monday when a car went off a cliff along Highway 9 in Saratoga has been identified. The victim was 17-year-old Ranvir Singh Randhawa of San Jose, according to the County of Santa Clara Office of the Medical Examiner. Ranvir was riding with...
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