Pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle on PCH in Malibu; all lanes reopened

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Friday, March 29, 2024
Pedestrian struck, killed in crash on PCH in Malibu; all lanes closed
A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, prompting the shutdown of all lanes at the scene.

MALIBU, Calif. (KABC) -- A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle Friday morning on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, prompting the hourslong shutdown of all lanes at the scene, authorities said.

The collision was reported shortly before 7 a.m. near the intersection of PCH and Cross Creek Road, according to the California Highway Patrol. The unidentified victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Video from AIR7 HD showed a semitrailer stopped at the crash site after apparently being involved in the incident. Damage to the truck's front passenger-side bumper was visible.

No arrests or citations were immediately announced.

Shortly before 11 a.m., the Highway Patrol announced that all lanes on PCH had been reopened.