Demand for Safety Improvements on PCH Following Tragic Accident The Malibu community is coming together in protest on Friday to demand safety improvements along the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), where four Pepperdine University students tragically lost their lives in a recent accident. The demonstration, scheduled for 4:15 p.m. at the intersection of PCH and Topanga Canyon Boulevard, aims to advocate for various measures to enhance safety on the roadway. Protesters are calling for the implementation of speed cameras, lower speed limits, and increased patrols by law enforcement. Ted Vaill, a longtime resident of Malibu and one of the organizers of the protest, shared his personal experiences, stating that he has had numerous close calls while navigating this particular stretch of road. As a member of the Malibu community emergency response team and a volunteer with the Arson Watch program, Vaill strongly believes that more needs to be done to ensure the safety of residents and visitors, particularly by increasing law enforcement presence along this scenic and iconic highway. The tragic incident occurred when Niamh Rolston, Peyton Stewart, Asha Weir, and Deslyn Williams were struck and killed by a speeding driver on the Pacific Coast Highway, approximately four miles east of Pepperdine University. The loss of these four young women, all seniors at the Seaver College of Liberal Arts, has deeply saddened the Pepperdine community. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the driver, identified as 22-year-old Fraser Bohm, was traveling westbound on the PCH in a dark grey BMW sedan at a high rate of speed when he lost control of the vehicle. Bohm veered towards the shoulder of the road, colliding with parked vehicles and tragically striking the group of young women. The students were pronounced dead at the scene, while two others sustained injuries and were hospitalized. Bohm, who is currently out of police custody, is being investigated in connection with the incident. The area where the accident occurred is known locally as “Dead Man’s Curve,” highlighting the dangerous nature of this particular stretch of road. This tragedy has sparked a strong call for action within the Malibu community, as residents seek to prevent such devastating accidents from happening in the future. In addition to Friday’s protest, many participants are expected to attend the upcoming Malibu City Council meeting on Monday to advocate for increased safety measures. The residents are determined to apply pressure on elected officials to prioritize the safety of their constituents. It is our hope that these demands for safety improvements will be heard and acted upon swiftly. Incidents like this remind us of the importance of prioritizing safety on our roads and taking proactive measures to prevent tragedies from occurring. Our thoughts and condolences are with the families and friends of Niamh Rolston, Peyton Stewart, Asha Weir, and Deslyn Williams during this difficult time.