Man Who Died In PCH Crash Tuesday Identified By Authorities

MALIBU, CA — One man was killed in a crash that closed a stretch of Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu Tuesday afternoon.

The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner's office identified the man who died as Derek Schimming, 60. Schimming died in a PCH crash that was reported at around 2 p.m. near Winding Way.

The crash closed a portion of the road between Paradise Cove Road and Winding Way for several hours Tuesday afternoon. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, according to the Lo Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

"It is with heavy hearts that the city of Malibu marks another fatal traffic collision on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu on May 14," reads a statement from the city released Wednesday. "Malibu sends its condolences to all those impacted by this tragedy. Every life lost is one too many. Improving PCH safety remains a top priority for the city, and we continue to work with our legislative partners, law enforcement, state partner agencies, and the community to find solutions. The city urges all users of PCH to be part of the effort: slow down, drive safely, and help save lives."

Schimming is the 60th person who has been killed on the 21-mile stretch of PCH in Malibu since 2010, according to authorities.

It comes after officials earlier this month launched the "Go Safely PCH" campaign, which urges drivers to slow down and reminds them that speeding and reckless driving on the highway comes with consequences.

It's part of an increased push for safety on the highway following the deaths of four Pepperdine University students in the fall, who were fatally struck by a driver who authorities say was going over 100 mph.

City News Service contributed to this report.