Man Killed in Malibu Pedestrian Accident on Pacific Coast Highway (State Route 1)
Malibu, California (September 17, 2021) – A male pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle Friday morning in Malibu, according to authorities.
The deadly pedestrian accident happened at around 6:00 a.m. in the 22000 block of Pacific Coast Highway, also known as State Route 1.
Authorities said the man was crossing the roadway when he was hit by a vehicle.
Pedestrian Killed in Crash on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu
The man was pronounced deceased at the scene. His name has not been disclosed pending notification of next of kin.
The involved driver stopped at the scene and cooperated with the authorities.
The California Highway Patrol closed Pacific Coast Highway in both directions between Carbon Canyon Road and Malibu Canyon Road as they conducted an investigation.
No further details regarding the collision were immediately provided.
The crash remains under investigation.
Notable Pedestrian Accident Statistics According to the California Office of Traffic Safety:
- 893 pedestrians were killed, and more than 14,000 were injured on California roadways in 2018.
- California's pedestrian fatality is almost 25% higher than the national average.
- California is among the leading states in pedestrian deaths.
Safety Tips for Pedestrians
- Make yourself visible to other road users by wearing bright colored clothes, reflector jackets, or using a flashlight when walking at night.
- Avoid distractions such as using your phone while on the streets.
- Cross streets on marked crosswalks and obey traffic lights.
- Always pay attention to your surroundings.
- Be predictable by observing all traffic rules and obeying signs and signals.
Safety Tips for Drivers
- Look out for pedestrians, particularly in hard-to-see conditions, for example, at night and in bad weather.
- Yield and be ready to stop whenever a pedestrian has the right-of-way.
- Be cautious when parking or backing up – pedestrians can move across your path.
- Observe all traffic rules.