A terrible accident occurred along the picturesque Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, California, when a single vehicle hit four pedestrians. There were also several parked vehicles affected by the tragic event, leaving its traces.
The incident was reported at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday by a male driver who lost control of his vehicle. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department claims that the driver crashed into two parked cars. However, the second impact was what fatally injured four female victims standing along the roadside.
The third victim was taken to the hospital in an unknown condition.
After that, the male driver was taken into custody and given a sobriety test. By Tuesday night, authorities were saying that drugs and alcohol did not seem like contributing factors. However, the driver was arrested on Wednesday morning, as confirmed by a sheriff’s spokesperson. At that moment, the suspect’s identity and charges, if any, were not revealed.
One of the most tragic collisions involved at least four vehicles, leading to a scene of devastation, visible damage to vehicles, and a heavy human toll. Speed was likely one of the main factors that contributed to the crash, as per the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
Malibu residents complained about race incidents on the Pacific Coast Highway, saying they have become more common since the beginning of COVID-19.
Joan Zolot from Malibu said, “Since COVID, there have been so many amazing races up and down this highway in the middle of the night”. They have complained to people in their community and expressed their concerns. And then something like this happens.”
The Pacific Coast Highway remained closed on Wednesday morning as the authorities continued investigating, with no projected time when the lanes would reopen. As a result, L.A. County Fire Capt. Sheila Kelliher Berkoh says the incident is a “tough one to watch,” with many lives lost and severe destruction of cars.
The picturesque Malibu area is now clouded in an ominous shade following this incident. Residents and members of the community are struggling to come to terms with the aftermath of the accident and the questions regarding the causes of the loss of life and the increased safety measures needed on the Pacific Coast Highway.
The tragic event underscores the safety of our roads. This simply reminds us that speeding and recklessness can kill. Even though this investigation is still ongoing, it is an appeal to the residents and the authorities involved to do something about the increasing incidence of careless driving and street racing in the neighborhood.
The community awaits more details about the incident and the consequences for the driver while mourning the deaths of four people and praying for those injured. We keep our thoughts with the victims, their families, and the Malibu community during this time.
After this incident, one should work towards ensuring safe and responsible driving as a way of inhibiting such occurrences in the future. There are some measures that can be taken by communities and raise awareness to help reduce dangerous driving that is causing accidents and deaths on the roads. Although it is impossible to reverse history, we are working hard to ensure that every resident and visitor of the lovely Malibu community has safety guaranteed.
