Malibu Accident Today – One Dead in Pacific Coast Highway Crash
One person was killed in a crash on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu Saturday morning, October 3, prompting a temporary closure of the roadway as authorities investigated the circumstances surrounding the deadly collision.
The crash happened in the 22600 block of West Pacific Coast Highway at approximately 8:33 a.m., according to officials. Los Angeles County firefighters responded to the scene and arrived shortly afterward.
Authorities initially reported that there were no confirmed fatalities. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department later confirmed that one person had died as a result of the crash.
Video from the scene showed a black sedan with severe damage to its front end. Sheriff’s deputies had blocked off part of Pacific Coast Highway with crime scene tape while detectives investigated.
Witnesses at the scene reportedly believed that a person may have been inside a parked vehicle when it was struck from behind. However, authorities had not confirmed that account as of late Saturday morning, and investigators had not released a detailed explanation of how the collision occurred.
Pacific Coast Highway Closed During Investigation
The crash prompted a SigAlert as emergency crews and investigators worked at the scene. The traffic alert was expected to remain in effect until approximately noon.
Authorities continued examining the vehicles and surrounding area as they worked to determine what happened before the collision.
The identity of the person who died had not been released, and additional details about the victim were not immediately available.
Investigation Continues
The Malibu crash remains under investigation. Detectives are working to establish the circumstances leading up to the collision, including the events involving the parked vehicle described by witnesses.
Officials had not released further information about possible contributing factors, and the investigation was ongoing.
Additional details are expected as authorities notify the victim’s family and release more information about the crash.
