Nobu chef killed after teen driver crashes into parked car in California

Ryo Uchimiya, a 51-year-old sushi chef with 25 years at Nobu Malibu, died after a 16-year-old driver, reportedly speeding, crashed his Range Rover into Uchimiya’s parked car while he was sleeping before his shift. The collision caused a chain reaction, pushing Uchimiya’s car into two others. The incident remains under investigation, with no indication of impairment, but raises concerns about the teenager’s driving status and the dangerous reputation of the stretch of Pacific Coast Highway where the crash occurred.

• Ryo Uchimiya, a 51-year-old sushi chef at Nobu Malibu for 25 years, was killed when his parked car was struck.
• A 16-year-old driver in a Range Rover crashed into Uchimiya’s car while he was sleeping before his shift.
• The collision occurred on Pacific Coast Highway and is under investigation, with no signs of impairment from the teenage driver.
• The crash pushed Uchimiya’s car into two other vehicles, and the teenager appeared shocked and confused.
• The location of the crash is known for speeding, and the Malibu City Council had previously declared a local emergency due to dangerous conditions on PCH.
• Uchimiya is remembered as a beloved husband and father of two, and colleagues are supporting his family.