Malibu
Fatal Accident on Pacific Coast Highway
The University is aware of a fatal car accident that occurred on Pacific Coast Highway yesterday evening, October 17, 2023, around 8:30 PM. Following initial reports from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD), we understand that Pepperdine students may have been involved. As we await further details from the investigation, we pray for our community and those affected by this tragic event. The University will provide updates as we receive additional information.
Malibu Canyon Reopened
Malibu Canyon is now open following this morning’s traffic accident related closure. All other routes to Pepperdine’s Malibu Campus remain open and clear of significant delays, and Pepperdine classes and operations are continuing as scheduled.For the most up-to-date information on roads near Pepperdine’s Malibu campus, please call the Road Conditions Hotline at 310.506.7623 (ROAD). Greater Los Angeles road conditions can be viewed online at www.sigalert.com.
Malibu Canyon Closed
Due to a traffic accident and the associated investigation, Malibu Canyon Road is currently closed. Law enforcement has indicated the road may be closed for an extended period of time. The closure begins just north of the Seaver Drive intersection for northbound traffic and at Mulholland Highway for southbound traffic. All other routes to Pepperdine’s Malibu Campus remain open and clear of significant delays, and Pepperdine classes and operations will continue as scheduled.For the most up-to-date information on roads near Pepperdine’s Malibu campus, please call the Road Conditions Hotline at 310.506.7623 (ROAD). Greater Los Angeles road conditions can be viewed online at www.sigalert.com.
Individual Arrested After Breaking into Parked Vehicle on the Malibu Campus
This evening, the Department of Public Safety encountered an individual on Pepperdine’s Malibu campus who was breaking into a parked car. DPS officers and Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department deputies responded, confronted the individual who proceeded off campus and over to Bluffs Park with deputies in pursuit. Sheriff’s deputies took the individual into custody off campus.
DPS is working with law enforcement and the staff member who owns the car. Out of an abundance of caution, DPS closed the permit lanes for Seaver Drive and John Tyler Drive early. These lanes are scheduled to reopen tomorrow morning at their typical times. DPS officers will conduct additional campus patrols tonight, even though law enforcement is not indicating an elevated risk.
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