Public Safety
Nobu Malibu employee killed in PCH collision
A 51-year-old restaurant employee died after an SUV struck his parked car early Saturday on Pacific Coast Highway near Carbon Canyon Road.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department identified the victim as Ryo Uchimiya, an employee of Nobu Malibu. The Los Angeles Times reported that Uchimiya had arrived early for work and was waiting in his car when the collision occurred at about 6:50 a.m.
Investigation remains open
Authorities said a 16-year-old was driving the Range Rover that hit the parked vehicle. A sheriff's sergeant told the Times that the SUV appeared to have been speeding. No charges had been filed as of Saturday evening, and the cause remained under investigation.
CBS Los Angeles reported that alcohol or drugs did not appear to be factors. No additional injuries were reported.
Traffic disruption
The City of Malibu posted a traffic alert after the crash, which occurred in the 22600 block of PCH about half a mile east of Malibu Pier. The collision prompted lane closures in both directions.
Read the original report: Los Angeles Times →
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See the city alert: City of Malibu →