A fatal traffic collision was reported Saturday, October 3, on Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), or State Route 1, in Malibu, California. The crash occurred in the 22600 block of Pacific Coast Highway at about 7 a.m., according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Lost Hills/Malibu station.
Authorities said the collision involved two vehicles, and one person was pronounced dead at the scene. Initial information indicated that an SUV driven by a 16-year-old boy was traveling on PCH when it swerved across the road’s fog line and struck a parked vehicle. The circumstances surrounding the collision remain under investigation.
The incident prompted an emergency response along the busy coastal highway, potentially affecting traffic through the Malibu area as authorities investigated the scene. Motorists traveling along PCH should expect possible delays and exercise caution around emergency personnel and vehicles.
Pacific Coast Highway is a major route through Malibu and other coastal communities, and collisions can quickly create significant traffic disruptions. The highway is also subject to ongoing safety concerns and emergency-response activity.
At the time of the available report, authorities had not released additional details about the person who died or whether anyone else was injured. The investigation remains ongoing, and further information may be released as officials notify family members and establish the circumstances of the crash.
Drivers in the area should follow directions from law enforcement and transportation officials and avoid interfering with emergency operations.