Recovery operations are currently in progress after a car drove off a fishing pier in Virginia Beach and became fully submerged in the ocean early Saturday morning, according to the Virginia Beach Police Department.

At approximately 6:52 a.m. ET, authorities received a distress call regarding the incident at the Virginia Beach Fishing Pier. Responding officers arrived at the scene within minutes and were informed by witnesses that a vehicle had crashed through the wooden pier's gates before plunging into the water.

A video posted on Facebook captured the moment when the car, driving along the pier, abruptly veered off the edge and into the water. By the time authorities reached the site, the vehicle had completely disappeared from view and was not visible from the pier.

Currently, the number of occupants inside the submerged vehicle remains unclear. Police authorities have presumed that anyone inside the car is deceased. Additionally, the motive behind the driver's actions is not known at this time.

To aid in the recovery efforts, a marine patrol unit equipped with sonar technology has been called in to assist. They have successfully located the vehicle in the water. The Virginia Beach Police Department is coordinating with the Virginia Beach Fire Department and other local authorities to formulate a plan for the safe retrieval of the vehicle and any potential occupants.

Details regarding the identity of the driver, the cause of the crash, and any further updates on the recovery process have not been disclosed. The investigation into this incident is ongoing, and authorities are working diligently to gather more information.

Efforts to recover the vehicle and determine the fate of its occupants continue, as authorities navigate the challenges presented by the submerged conditions.