There are conflicting reports today surrounding a pedestrian struck by a car on Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) Friday night. The collision happened around 9:44 p.m. on the stretch of PCH known locally as “Dead Man’s Curve.”
The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department says a man jaywalking between Carbon Canyon and Rambla Vista was hit. That area has no crosswalk. The closest crosswalks nearby are at the La Costa Beach Club or Carbon Canyon Rd. Deputies from the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station questioned the male driver, who remained on the scene. That driver has not been charged with speeding or DUI. The crash occurred within the recent burn zone, where the speed is posted at 25 mph.
Some news outlets reported the male victim died after being transported to a nearby hospital. However, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said this morning the pedestrian remains in critical condition with “severe” injuries. PCH was shut down for several hours while investigators worked the scene, reopening shortly after 1 a.m.
This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as they become available.