Family of Nobu Malibu chef killed in tragic SoCal crash receives $55K outpour of support

The wife of a beloved Nobu Malibu chef killed in a Pacific Coast Highway crash is mourning the loss of her husband as the 16-year-old driving the SUV that struck his parked car remains uncharged.“I lost my love of my life, my husband,” Eiko Uchimiya wrote in a tribute to Ryo Uchimiya, 51, who was killed Oct.3 while resting in his car before an early shift at the celebrity restaurant.Uchimiya had arrived ahead of work to prepare for a catering job when a Range Rover slammed into his sedan around 6:50 a.m.

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Never miss a story He was pronounced dead at the scene, and the collision triggered a chain reaction involving four vehicles.For his wife and their young children, the crash has left a devastating void.Eiko described her husband as a devoted father whose greatest priority was building a secure future for his family.California Post News: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, WhatsApp, LinkedInCalifornia Post Sports Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, XCalifornia Post Opinion California Post Newsletters: Sign up here!California Post App: Download here!Home delivery: Sign up here!Page Six Hollywood: Sign up here!“Ryo’s biggest motivation was his family,” she wrote on a GoFundMe page, which had raised over $55,000 as of Friday afternoon.The family is seeking donations to help support the children’s future and education as they navigate life without their father.Meanwhile, the investigation into the fatal crash continues, with no criminal charges filed against the teenage driver in the information provided. Authorities reportedly found no initial signs of intoxication or driving under the influence, and the boy cooperated with investigators before being rel...