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

Ryo Uchimiya was sleeping in his car waiting for his shift to begin when a 16-year-old crashed into him

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

TL;DR

  • Nobu chef Ryo Uchimiya, 51, was killed when a 16-year-old driver crashed into his parked car in Malibu.
  • Uchimiya was sleeping in his vehicle while waiting for his shift to start at Nobu Malibu.
  • The teen driver was reportedly speeding and veered across the fog line.
  • Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu is known as one of California's deadliest roads.
  • Uchimiya had worked for Nobu for 25 years and was instrumental in the restaurant's operation.
  • No signs of intoxication were found in the teen driver, who remained at the scene.