A luxury [Range Rover] involved in a fatal crash that killed a longtime chef is leased to acclaimed film composer [Harry Gregson-Williams]
Ryo Uchimiya, 51, a sushi chef who worked at [Nobu Malibu] for over two decades, was resting in his parked car on the shoulder of Pacific Coast Highway early Saturday morning, October 3, 2026, when a 16-year-old boy driving the 2026 Land Rover veered across the fog line and crashed into it. Uchimiya was pronounced dead at the scene from blunt-force injuries.
* The Owner: DMV records tied the luxury SUV to [Harry Gregson-Williams]
known for scoring movies like Shrek, The Martian, and Gladiator II.
acknowledged the tragedy to the press, stating that his family was grieving alongside the victim's family.
* The Investigation: The 16-year-old driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Investigators stated the teenager appeared to be speeding, though there were no immediate signs of intoxication or drugs, and the exact relationship between the teen driver and the composer remains under investigation.
* The Location: The deadly collision occurred on a notorious stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway in the 22600 block near Carbon Canyon Road, renewing local concerns over safety and speeding along the coastal roadway.
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