CITY OF MALIBU ISSUES STATEMENT IN RESPONSE TO LA COUNTY SHERIFF'S REPORT OF FATAL TRAFFIC COLLISION ON PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY
July 5, 2024 - The City of Malibu is deeply saddened to learn of a report that another fatal traffic collision occurred last night, July 4, 2024, on Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) at Carbon Canyon Road.
In a press release provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department details stated Thursday, July 4, 2024, at approximately 10:17 PM, deputies from the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station responded to a traffic collision at the intersection of PCH and Carbon Canyon Road. A preliminary investigation revealed that a 2019 Mercedes Benz, traveling eastbound on PCH, crossed the center median for unknown reasons and collided head-on with a 2020 Cadillac traveling westbound.
Tragically, the driver of the Cadillac succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The identities of the individuals involved are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The passenger of the Cadillac and the driver of the Mercedes Benz sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to a local hospital for treatment. The cause of the collision remains under investigation, and further details will be provided as they become available.
This investigation is currently ongoing, and no further information is available at this time.
Mayor of Malibu, Steve Uhring, expressed his deep sympathy and concern over the incident: "We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life resulting from last night's accident. This heartbreaking incident underscores the importance of the City's ongoing efforts to address safety on Pacific Coast Highway.
The Malibu-Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station is seeking witnesses to the collision. Anyone with information is urged to contact the station at 818-878-1808.
Please direct all media inquiries to:
LA County Sheriff’s Department – Malibu/Lost Hills Station
Sgt. James Arens
Phone: 818-878-1808
Email: jcarens@lasd.org