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.
Actors
Ryo Uchimiya
16-year-old driver
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Sergeant John Addington
Nobu Malibu restaurant
Locations
Malibu, California, United States
Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, California, United States
Los Angeles County, California, United States
