Rick Artes and Mike Hollinrake Killed in Head-On Crash on Pacific Coast Highway [Malibu, CA]

2 Killed and 2 Hospitalized after Traffic Collision at Trancas Canyon Road

MALIBU, CA (August 3, 2018) – Two people were killed early Friday afternoon and two others were hospitalized, following a head-on crash at Trancas Canyon Road.

According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Malibu-Lost Hills Station, the collision happened shortly after noon. A gray Mercury minivan was heading west on the Pacific Coast Highway at a high rate of speed when it attempted to pass another vehicle. The driver lost control of the minivan, crossed over the center divider, and collided head-on with a red Dodge Ram truck.

Paramedics arrived at the scene to render aid to the injured victims. Unfortunately, two motorists – 60-year-old Rick Artes of La Habra and 48-year-old Mike Hollinrake – were pronounced dead by responding emergency crews. A passenger inside the pickup truck was airlifted to a hospital, while a bicyclist was also hospitalized with minor injuries.

Witnesses with additional information are encouraged to contact the authorities by calling (818) 878-1808. No further details have been provided to the public at this time.

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Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved loved ones of Rick Artes and Mike Hollinrake. Wishing them strength and support during this very trying time. May they both rest in peace.

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