Motorist killed in Malibu Canyon

A 41-year old man was killed at 5:30 p.m. today after his car veered over the side of Malibu Canyon Road and plunged 500 feet into the canyon, authorities said.

California Highway Patrol Officer David Porter said the agency was investigating reports that the man was driving recklessly and trying to pass other cars on the narrow road.

CHP officers closed the roadway in both directions between Pacific Coast Highway and Piuma Canyon Road just before 8 p.m. to retrieve the car. The road was reopened just before 9:30 p.m.

 -- Maeve Reston

Comments

[Raymond]

I knew him. He was a great guy, a great family man, always full of humor. He was not a "partyer", being clean and sober. He will be greatly missed by me. I always enjoyed getting his e-mails and speaking with him. Mike, we will always remember you!
My day now is full of sorrow and remorse that I did not see you more often.

[Raymond@CoastAir.com]

I knew him. He was a great guy, a great family man, always full of humor. He was not a "partyer", being clean and sober. He will be greatly missed by me. I always enjoyed getting his e-mails and speaking with him. Mike, we will always remember you!
My day now is full of sorrow and remorse that I did not see you more often.

[pat artner]

i was driving right past when this happened. i was the first one down the mountain to the car to help him out. it was a very traumatic scene. he did not have his seat belt on, which very well could have been the reason he did not survive.

[BForage, Malibu, CA]

I knew him, too. He was a wonderful man, a devoted father and a careful driver. Bob, we will all miss you.