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Coroner releases official cause of death for Nobu Malibu chef
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- Ryo Uchimiya, a 51-year-old Nobu sushi chef, died from multiple blunt force injuries after a speeding 16-year-old driver in a Range Rover struck his parked car on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu while Uchimiya was resting inside.
- The Los Angeles County medical examiner ruled the death an accident, and no arrests had been made as of early Sunday.
- Uchimiya was remembered by coworkers as a kind and talented chef, with staff expressing shock and grief over his sudden passing.
- Locals and former officials highlighted ongoing safety concerns on Pacific Coast Highway, noting frequent dangerous encounters between drivers, cyclists, and parked vehicles.
- Rescue efforts were delayed, with responders taking several minutes to locate and extract Uchimiya from the damaged vehicle; Nobu Malibu closed temporarily as staff mourned.
