Authorities Identify Woman Fatally Hit By Truck In Malibu

Malibu CA

09 December, 2021

4:40 PM

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MALIBU, CA — A woman was fatally hit by a truck Thursday in Malibu around Busch Drive on the State Route 1 (Pacific Coast Highway). Authorities identified the woman as Nicole Valdes-Cortez, 27, of Los Angeles. The accident occurred around 6:30 a.m. at Busch Drive. Though all lanes were initially shut down, westbound lanes reopened around 9:06 a.m. and eastbound lanes reopened at 1 p.m. Malibu High and Middle School had delayed start times of 10:30 a.m. as a result of the accident. This is a developing story. Please refresh the screen for updates. City News Service contributed to this story.