Tragedy struck in Malibu a month ago when four Pepperdine College students lost their lives in a devastating crash on Pacific Coast Highway (PCH). The young women, Niamh Rolston, Peyton Stewart, Asha Weir, and Deslyn Williams, were walking near the 21600 block of PCH when they were struck and killed by a speeding driver, Fraser Bohm. The driver, believed to be traveling at 104 miles per hour, crashed his car, forever changing the lives of the victims’ families and friends. At a vigil held on Tuesday night, loved ones gathered to remember the four young women who were taken too soon. Bridget Thompson, a close friend, emotionally shared her experience of that fateful night, standing by the side of PCH until the early hours, desperately hoping for her friends’ survival. Thompson’s heartfelt words captured the essence of each of her friends. She spoke of Deslyn’s loyalty, Niamh’s heart of gold, Asha’s wisdom and gentleness, and Peyton’s selflessness. The pain and loss felt by those present was palpable as they mourned the vibrant lives cut short. As a symbol of remembrance, Thompson, alongside the victims’ parents, fellow Pepperdine students, and local leaders, placed four white ghost tires along PCH. These haunting markers serve as a stark reminder of the lives lost and the need for change. The vigil attendees also called upon Caltrans, the California Department of Transportation, to take immediate action in preventing further accidents on the treacherous stretch of PCH known as “Dead Man’s Curve.” This notorious section of the road has seen numerous accidents, often involving speeding drivers. Thompson pleaded with the crowd to join her in advocating for safer conditions on PCH, the road that claimed the lives of her best friends. The father of Peyton, Barry Stewart, added his voice to the cause, highlighting the alarming statistics of fatalities and injuries on PCH in Malibu since 2010. He revealed that despite a state-ordered study in 2015 recommending 130 improvements, only a fraction of those suggestions have been implemented over the past eight years. The urgency for change was evident as vigil attendees stressed the need for immediate safety measures. The pain of losing loved ones in preventable accidents should not be endured by any more families. The call to action was clear – Caltrans must prioritize the implementation of safety improvements on PCH to prevent further heartbreak and loss. The statistics shared by Stewart were distressing. On average, three lives are lost every 8.7 months on Malibu PCH. This harrowing reality demands swift action to address the issues plaguing this dangerous roadway. As personal injury bloggers, we deeply empathize with the grief and devastation experienced by the victims’ families and friends. It is our hope that by shedding light on this tragic event, we can raise awareness and encourage meaningful change. Our thoughts and condolences go out to all those affected by this heartbreaking loss. Stay tuned to local news sources for updates on the progress of safety improvements on PCH in Malibu. Together, we can make a difference and strive for safer roads for everyone.