Car is a loss, but she saved the coffee

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - March 28, 2008

A young woman crashed her car into the waters of the Oakland Estuary feeding into San Francisco Bay.

Her car may be a loss, but witnesses say the 22-year-old driver waded ashore, still holding her cup of coffee.

The accident occurred yesterday morning.

According to authorities, the woman apparently lost control while reaching for her cell phone.

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