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Fatal Crash Over Cliff in Malibu

Malibu Canyon Rd & Potter Dr

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Summary

  • A burgundy Tesla went over a cliff on Malibu Canyon Road near Pepperdine University, resulting in the death of the occupant. Firefighters found the vehicle 30 feet below the roadway in heavy brush. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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The crash occurred near Potter Drive, roughly a mile north of Pacific Coast Highway. Authorities have not released details on the cause of the crash.

Firefighters found the vehicle about 30 feet below the roadway in heavy brush and pronounced the occupant dead at the scene.

A person was killed after a vehicle went down an embankment along Malibu Canyon Road near Pepperdine University.

A Citizen user's video shows the scene of a vehicle collision. Please use caution when traveling in the area.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Malibu Canyon Rd & Potter Dr.

The crash occurred near Potter Drive, roughly a mile north of Pacific Coast Highway. Authorities have not released details on the cause of the crash.

Firefighters found the vehicle about 30 feet below the roadway in heavy brush and pronounced the occupant dead at the scene.

A person was killed after a vehicle went down an embankment along Malibu Canyon Road near Pepperdine University.

A Citizen user's video shows the scene of a vehicle collision. Please use caution when traveling in the area.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Malibu Canyon Rd & Potter Dr.

The crash occurred near Potter Drive, roughly a mile north of Pacific Coast Highway. Authorities have not released details on the cause of the crash.

Firefighters found the vehicle about 30 feet below the roadway in heavy brush and pronounced the occupant dead at the scene.

A person was killed after a vehicle went down an embankment along Malibu Canyon Road near Pepperdine University.

A Citizen user's video shows the scene of a vehicle collision. Please use caution when traveling in the area.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Malibu Canyon Rd & Potter Dr.

The crash occurred near Potter Drive, roughly a mile north of Pacific Coast Highway. Authorities have not released details on the cause of the crash.

Firefighters found the vehicle about 30 feet below the roadway in heavy brush and pronounced the occupant dead at the scene.

A person was killed after a vehicle went down an embankment along Malibu Canyon Road near Pepperdine University.

A Citizen user's video shows the scene of a vehicle collision. Please use caution when traveling in the area.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Malibu Canyon Rd & Potter Dr.

The crash occurred near Potter Drive, roughly a mile north of Pacific Coast Highway. Authorities have not released details on the cause of the crash.

Firefighters found the vehicle about 30 feet below the roadway in heavy brush and pronounced the occupant dead at the scene.

A person was killed after a vehicle went down an embankment along Malibu Canyon Road near Pepperdine University.

A Citizen user's video shows the scene of a vehicle collision. Please use caution when traveling in the area.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Malibu Canyon Rd & Potter Dr.

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Radio Clips

Malibu/Lost Hills Disp10 · Feb 4, 7:46AM · 0:30
Attention, lots of units, code 3 response unit Malibu, 901T, 914C, Malibu Canyon Road and Potter Drive. Malibu Canyon Road, Potter Drive. Followed vehicle, 2C, burgundy Tesla over the cliff, approximately 30 feet. Apartment C, someone inside the vehicle between Potter Drive and Palm Canyon, tac is 52. Unit in 3 or less? Respond code 3, 101 Tom 1. Unit in 3 or less? 10-4.
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LACoFD Disp Countywide · Feb 4, 7:43AM · 0:13
Engine and Squad 88, Quint 82 Battalion, trapped, CHP's en route, Malibu Canyon Road, cross of Potter Drive.
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LACoFD SM Mtns · Feb 4, 7:43AM · 0:06
CATs collision, person trapped, 88's, Malibu Canyon Road, Potter Drive.
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Comments30

Almasi95Feb 4 at 12:37 PM

Y’all need some sympathy in these comments. A minor just lost their life,that could’ve been one of your kids!

randomusernametbhFeb 4 at 5:08 PM

It’s sad how Citizen comments always expose how many psychopathic people there are. Rest in Peace.

11Blessed11Feb 4 at 12:19 PM

Tesla is currently ranked #1 in car crashes for the past two years

MzPaceEBeneFeb 4 at 12:35 PM

Not surprised. The younger drivers have a tendency to push the speed in them.

lamomFeb 4 at 1:38 PM

Those cars are way too fast for a new driver. So sad, may the driver rest in peace. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Almasi95Feb 4 at 12:37 PM

Y’all need some sympathy in these comments. A minor just lost their life,that could’ve been one of your kids!

randomusernametbhFeb 4 at 5:08 PM

It’s sad how Citizen comments always expose how many psychopathic people there are. Rest in Peace.

11Blessed11Feb 4 at 12:19 PM

Tesla is currently ranked #1 in car crashes for the past two years

MzPaceEBeneFeb 4 at 12:35 PM

Not surprised. The younger drivers have a tendency to push the speed in them.

lamomFeb 4 at 1:38 PM

Those cars are way too fast for a new driver. So sad, may the driver rest in peace. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Almasi95Feb 4 at 12:37 PM

Y’all need some sympathy in these comments. A minor just lost their life,that could’ve been one of your kids!

randomusernametbhFeb 4 at 5:08 PM

It’s sad how Citizen comments always expose how many psychopathic people there are. Rest in Peace.

11Blessed11Feb 4 at 12:19 PM

Tesla is currently ranked #1 in car crashes for the past two years

MzPaceEBeneFeb 4 at 12:35 PM

Not surprised. The younger drivers have a tendency to push the speed in them.

lamomFeb 4 at 1:38 PM

Those cars are way too fast for a new driver. So sad, may the driver rest in peace. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Almasi95Feb 4 at 12:37 PM

Y’all need some sympathy in these comments. A minor just lost their life,that could’ve been one of your kids!

randomusernametbhFeb 4 at 5:08 PM

It’s sad how Citizen comments always expose how many psychopathic people there are. Rest in Peace.

11Blessed11Feb 4 at 12:19 PM

Tesla is currently ranked #1 in car crashes for the past two years

MzPaceEBeneFeb 4 at 12:35 PM

Not surprised. The younger drivers have a tendency to push the speed in them.

lamomFeb 4 at 1:38 PM

Those cars are way too fast for a new driver. So sad, may the driver rest in peace. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Almasi95Feb 4 at 12:37 PM

Y’all need some sympathy in these comments. A minor just lost their life,that could’ve been one of your kids!

randomusernametbhFeb 4 at 5:08 PM

It’s sad how Citizen comments always expose how many psychopathic people there are. Rest in Peace.

11Blessed11Feb 4 at 12:19 PM

Tesla is currently ranked #1 in car crashes for the past two years

MzPaceEBeneFeb 4 at 12:35 PM

Not surprised. The younger drivers have a tendency to push the speed in them.

lamomFeb 4 at 1:38 PM

Those cars are way too fast for a new driver. So sad, may the driver rest in peace. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

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