MALIBU—On Monday, March 2, reports circulated of a drunk driver wreaking havoc in the Malibu area. Canyon News spoke to Sheriff’s Deputy Sterling W. Buck of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department who indicated on Sunday, February 28, at approximately 3 p.m., two Malibu Volunteers on patrol observed an adult male driving a gray BMW 4-door sedan attempting to make a legal U-turn at Trancas Canyon Road and Pacific Coast Highway (PCH).
The driver accelerated at a high rate of speed and conducted a “burn-out.” One of the volunteers indicated the suspect nearly struck two pedestrians while making the turn.
The driver pulled over on Guernsey Avenue while attempting to park. One of the volunteers indicated the suspect may have collided with a parked vehicle and used his department radio to request LASD deputies at the scene.
“When the deputies arrived, they detained the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle. During the investigation, the deputies found evidence to believe the driver may be under the influence. The deputies conducted a DUI investigation at the scene and ultimately determined the driver was under the influence of drugs.
The driver was subsequently placed under arrest for DUI and transported to the Malibu / Lost Hills Station, where he was booked. The deputies on scene could not find evidence that the vehicle had collided with the parked vehicle. If anyone witnessed this incident, you are asked to contact the Malibu / Lost Hills Station Traffic Office at 818-878-1808,” stated Deputy Buck.
