2 Killed In PCH Collision In Malibu

MALIBU (CBSLA) – Two people were killed and two others wounded in a collision on the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu Friday.

The crash involving two vehicles and a bicycle occurred sometime before 12:30 p.m. at the PCH and Trancas Canyon Road.

According to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, two people were pronounced dead at the scene. One person was airlifted to a hospital with undisclosed injuries and a fourth person suffered minor injuries.

A Sigalert was issued after the crash forced the closure of all southbound lanes and one northbound lane on PCH, according to the California Highway Patrol.

On Saturday afternoon, the LA County Coroner officially identified the two deceased.

The victims were identified as Richard Peter Artes, 60, of La Habra and Mike Hollinarke, 48, no city given.

The circumstances of the crash were not immediately confirmed.