Fatal Accident on Pacific Coast Highway Update 8:40 AM

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After receiving the tragic news of a fatal accident near the Malibu campus last night, the University has reason to believe the four individuals who were killed on Pacific Coast Highway were Seaver College students.

The University is in contact with authorities and will assist with the notifications of family members when we have confirmation. Thereafter, we will provide additional information to the Pepperdine community. In this time of immeasurable grief and unimaginable heartache, we stand together as a community and turn to our faith and each other for comfort in the midst of despair.

Pepperdine University plans to continue with our normal class schedule to provide structure and community for our students. We acknowledge that our community has experienced a tremendous loss and encourage students to prioritize their health and well-being.The pain we collectively bear may feel overwhelming, especially to those who knew and loved these students. The University stands ready to provide spiritual and emotional support to all members of our Pepperdine family and invites you to lean on the following resources for solace and guidance. We encourage those who feel they may need support to contact the Counseling Center (310.506.4210), where counselors are available to talk 24/7. Online and out-of-state students can access ongoing counseling using the TimelyCare app. Student pastoral care is also available from Tim Spivey, associate vice president for spiritual life, and the team at the Hub for Spiritual Life. For additional support or to locate a mental health professional in your community, contact the Student Care Team. Faculty and staff may reach out to University chaplain Sara Barton.

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