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New video shows PCH crash that killed Nobu Malibu chef
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Summer Lin , as published by Los Angeles Times - California
· October 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The victim, Ryo Uchimiya, was sleeping inside the vehicle at the time of the crash. A chef at Nobu Malibu was killed over the weekend when a driver smashed into a parked car.
A chef at Nobu Malibu was killed over the weekend when a driver smashed into a parked car. The victim, Ryo Uchimiya, was sleeping inside the vehicle at the time of the crash. New video footage has emerged showing the moment of impact.
The crash occurred on Pacific Coast Highway. Further details about the incident are available from the source.
The video footage provides more information about the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash, and those interested can consult the source for additional details.
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Category: safety Published: October 5, 2026 Source: Los Angeles Times - California Reading time: 1 min
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