Early in the morning on Tuesday, a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in Malibu in what has been reported as a hit-and-run incident. The collision occurred on the 30100 block of Pacific Coast Highway around 5 a.m., according to a statement from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, as obtained by CBS News Los Angeles. Upon their arrival, deputies discovered the injured male pedestrian, who was then taken to the hospital; as of now, his condition remains unknown.
#LASD Traffic Investigators Advising of a Traffic Collision on the 30100 block of Pacific Coast Highway, #Malibu
— LA County Sheriffs (@LASDHQ) September 24, 2024
INCIDENT: Traffic collision
DATE: September 24, 2024
TIME: Approximately 5:00 a.m.
LOCATION: 30100 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu 90265
UNIT: Malibu/Lost Hills… pic.twitter.com/MH9yhUeQUI
Details on the suspect vehicle were not immediately available following the incident, however, investigators are seeking the public's assistance. The Sheriff’s Department is asking anyone with information about the crash, to get in touch. Specifically, they are looking for witnesses or anyone with knowledge related to the collision, a detail that was echoed in a post from the LA County Sheriffs.
The investigation is being handled by the Traffic Division of the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station, as per the LA County Sheriffs. In their communication, the unit referenced, Report Reference #24-04719-10 when directing potential witnesses to provide information that might aid the case.
Members of the community or passersby who could offer insight or testimony about the incident are urged to step forward. The Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station can be reached at (818) 878-1808, where individuals can talk directly with the Traffic Investigations Office.
