Driver Crossed Into Oncoming Traffic on Pacific Coast Highway, Killing Both Drivers
In Malibu, Thursday night, a fiery head-on collision on Pacific Coast Highway left two men dead and another person seriously injured, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred around 6:55 p.m. December 4 on State Route 1 just south of Deer Creek Road. CHP investigators said a 25-year-old man driving a Dodge Charger northbound crossed over the double yellow lines into the southbound lane for reasons still under investigation.
The Charger slammed into a Chevrolet Tahoe driven by a 53-year-old man, CHP said.
When first responders arrived, both drivers were unresponsive and were later pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger in the Charger was taken to a local hospital with major injuries.
Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the collision, according to CHP. All occupants were wearing seat belts, and no arrests have been made as the investigation continues.
The roadway was closed for about three hours while officers and Caltrans crews processed the scene and cleared debris. All lanes reopened around 10:10 p.m., CHP Ventura said in a post on Twitter.
The Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office will release the names of the victims after notifying their families.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage from the area at the time is urged to contact the CHP Ventura Area office at 805-662-2640.
