Teen driver kills Nobu Malibu chef in Pacific Coast Highway crash

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.

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Ryo Uchimiya 16-year-old driver Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Sergeant John Addington Nobu Malibu restaurant

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Malibu, California, United States Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, California, United States Los Angeles County, California, United States

Articles

5 octobre 2026
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Nobu Malibu chef killed after teen driver crashes into car near popular restaurant on PCH: Deputies
Nobu Malibu chef killed after teen driver crashes into car near popular restaurant on PCH: Deputies

ABC7 Los Angeles • 05 oct. 23h08

A 51-year-old chef died after a teenage driver struck his parked car on Pacific Coast Highway near the Nobu Malibu restaurant; police are investigating the multi-vehicle crash.

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New video shows PCH crash that killed Nobu Malibu chef
New video shows PCH crash that killed Nobu Malibu chef

Los Angeles Times • 05 oct. 21h27

A 16-year-old driver collided with a parked vehicle on the Pacific Coast Highway near Malibu, killing 51-year-old chef Ryo Uchimiya. Police are investigating the incident.

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Hollywood composer ID'd as owner of car that killed Nobu chef
Hollywood composer ID'd as owner of car that killed Nobu chef

New York Post • 05 oct. 17h49

A 2026 Range Rover leased by composer Harry Gregson-Williams was driven by a teenage driver who collided with a parked car, killing Nobu Malibu chef Ryo Uchimiya. Police are investigating the incident.

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Nobu chef killed by teen driver who crashed into his parked car in Malibu
Nobu chef killed by teen driver who crashed into his parked car in Malibu

The Guardian • 05 oct. 12h52

A 51-year-old Nobu chef died after a 16-year-old driver struck his parked vehicle on Pacific Coast Highway; police say the teen was speeding but showed no signs of intoxication.

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4 octobre 2026
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Nobu employee killed in crash on deadly stretch of PCH
Nobu employee killed in crash on deadly stretch of PCH

Los Angeles Times • 04 oct. 02h39

A 51-year-old Nobu Malibu employee was killed when a Range Rover driven by a 16-year-old struck his parked vehicle on Pacific Coast Highway; police are investigating the incident.

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