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Driver rescued after car plunges into Marina del Rey inlet

A man was rescued after his car was found in the waters of Ballona Creek in the Marina del Rey area early Wednesday morning.

The driver, described only as a man in his 20s, was rescued shortly before 5 a.m. after apparently driving off a nearby road and into the water.

A driver was rescued after crashing into Ballona Creek on Feb. 7, 2024. (KTLA)

The driver was said to be disoriented after being pulled to safety, so crews were unsure if any passengers were also in need of rescue.

A helicopter and several boats were brought to the area to search the water but no additional patients were found.

The driver was taken to a local hospital in unknown condition.

It was unclear what caused the crash.