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1 Killed in Crash on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu
Authorities said the driver showed no signs of DUI as investigators examine why the SUV crossed onto the shoulder.
- On Oct. 3, 2026, a 16-year-old driving a Range Rover struck a parked car on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, killing the lone occupant around 6:50 a.m. in the 22600 block.
- Investigations revealed the driver was traveling at least 50 mph when he swerved across the "fog line" on PCH; the Los Angeles County Sheriff found no signs of DUI.
- Authorities identified the victim as Ryo Uchimiya, a 51-year-old Nobu Malibu employee who arrived early for work and was waiting in his parked car when the Range Rover SUV struck him.
- With no charges filed, the crash remains under investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff, and officials stated that drug or alcohol use does not appear to be a factor.
- PCH's 21-mile stretch through Malibu is considered one of the state's deadliest roads, recording about four crash-related fatalities annually over the last decade.
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51-year-old Ryo Uchimiya was sleeping in his car when an SUV driven by a 16-year-old crashed into him at high speed.
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1 killed in crash on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu
One person was killed in a crash on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu Saturday morning, prompting a closure as detectives investigated. Los Angeles County firefighters responded to the 22600 block of West Pacific Coast Highway at about 8:33 a.m. and arrived at the scene minutes later, according to officials. Authorities initially reported no confirmed fatalities, [...]
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