Teen driver kills Nobu Malibu chef in Pacific Coast Highway crash
On 5 October, the Los Angeles Times reported that a 16-year-old driver collided with a parked vehicle on Pacific Coast Highway near Malibu, killing 51-year-old chef Ryo Uchimiya of Nobu Malibu. Police are investigating the crash. Earlier reports on 3 October indicated the teen was speeding but showed no signs of intoxication, according to the Guardian.
The vehicle involved was a 2026 Range Rover leased by composer Harry Gregson-Williams, as noted by the New York Post. The victim was a longtime employee of the Nobu Malibu restaurant.