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Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Pepperdine University students were instructed to shelter in place as a wildfire raged in Malibu, California, posing a significant threat to the area.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC7 Los Angeles
The Franklin Fire in Malibu has expanded to 2,200 acres, prompting evacuations of thousands due to strong Santa Ana winds. Pepperdine University canceled classes and issued a shelter-in-place order, which was later lifted, as the fire approached the campus. Power outages affected tens of thousands, and several roads were closed. Evacuation centers have been set up, and California has secured federal assistance to aid firefighting efforts. A minimal number of homes have been destroyed, and the situation is being closely monitored.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
A rapidly spreading wildfire near downtown Malibu, California, has prompted mandatory evacuations and threatens structures, including the Malibu Pier. Pepperdine University has canceled classes and instructed students to shelter in place. The fire, known as the Franklin Fire, has grown to over 1,600 acres, fueled by dry conditions and strong winds. Despite the threat, no structures have been damaged yet. The City of Malibu has activated its Emergency Operations Centers as the fire continues to spread.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Los Angeles Times
A rapidly spreading wildfire, named the Franklin fire, has prompted mandatory evacuations in Malibu, affecting about 6,000 residents and 2,000 structures. The fire, fueled by strong Santa Ana winds, has grown to over 1,600 acres with no containment. Pepperdine University issued a shelter-in-place order for its campus, while firefighters from multiple counties are battling the blaze. The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning due to the dangerous conditions, with winds expected to peak around sunrise.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KABC-TV
Fraser Bohm, the 22-year-old man facing murder charges for a crash in Malibu that killed four Pepperdine University students, has been released from jail after posting bail. Bohm's bail was initially set at $8 million but was reduced to $4 million during his arraignment. His attorney claims that Bohm was a victim of road rage and is pleading not guilty to the charges. Prosecutors allege that Bohm's car was traveling over 100 mph at the time of the crash. If convicted, Bohm could face multiple life prison sentences.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS News
The 22-year-old driver involved in a fatal car crash in Malibu that killed four Pepperdine University students has been charged with four counts of murder and four counts of gross vehicular manslaughter. The driver, Fraser Michael Bohm, was allegedly speeding at 104 mph in a 45 mph zone when he crashed into the four young women. District Attorney George Gascón stated that Bohm knew his actions were dangerous and deliberately acted with conscious disregard for human life. The victims were members of the Alpha Phi sorority and the incident has sparked a renewed push for safety measures along the Pacific Coast Highway.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KABC-TV
The driver involved in the Malibu crash that killed four Pepperdine University students pleaded not guilty to murder charges. Prosecutors revealed that the driver, Fraser Bohm, was allegedly traveling at 104 mph in a 45 mph zone when he lost control of his car and crashed into parked cars, which then hit the pedestrians who died. The Los Angeles County District Attorney stated that Bohm deliberately acted with conscious disregard for human life, leading to four counts of implied malice murder. The victims were identified as sorority sisters and seniors at Pepperdine's Seaver College of Liberal Arts.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
The driver involved in a fatal crash that killed four Pepperdine University seniors in Malibu, California, has been charged with four counts of murder. Fraser Michael Bohm, 22, initially faced a charge of gross vehicular manslaughter but was re-arrested after investigators collected toxicology results, search warrants, and other evidence. The victims, identified as Niamh Rolston, Peyton Stewart, Asha Weir, and Deslyn Williams, were standing between parked vehicles when Bohm lost control of his sedan and crashed into them. Pepperdine University mourned the loss of the students and held a memorial service for them.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS Los Angeles
The 22-year-old driver involved in a fatal car crash in Malibu that killed four Pepperdine University students has been charged with four counts of murder and four counts of gross vehicular manslaughter. The driver, Fraser Michael Bohm, was allegedly speeding at 104 mph in a 45 mph zone when he crashed into the four young women. District Attorney George Gascón stated that Bohm knew his actions were dangerous and deliberately acted with conscious disregard for human life. The victims were members of the Alpha Phi sorority and the incident has sparked a renewed push for safety measures along the Pacific Coast Highway.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
Four Pepperdine University sorority sisters who were tragically killed by a speeding BMW driver in Malibu will be awarded their college diplomas posthumously. The victims, Niamh Rolston, Peyton Stewart, Asha Weir, and Deslyn Williams, were seniors set to graduate in the spring. The driver, Fraser Michael Bohm, allegedly lost control of the vehicle and crashed into parked cars and the group of students. Bohm was arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence. Pepperdine University canceled classes and held a prayer service for the victims, with individual memorial services being organized to honor each student.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KTLA Los Angeles
A candlelight vigil was held for the four Pepperdine University students who were tragically killed in a crash on the Pacific Coast Highway. The community mourned the loss of the seniors, with classes canceled and a prayer service held on campus. The mayor of Malibu plans to petition for increased patrols and speed cameras on the dangerous stretch of road where the accident occurred. The university also announced that the students would be eligible to receive posthumous degrees. The driver involved in the crash, Fraser Michael Bohm, faces charges of gross vehicular manslaughter.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
Four Pepperdine University students, Asha Weir, Niamh Rolston, Peyton Stewart, and Deslyn Williams, were tragically killed when a 22-year-old driver lost control of his car and struck them on the side of Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, California. The young women, all seniors and members of the Alpha Phi sorority, are being remembered as individuals of good character who represented the school's values impeccably. Asha Weir, one of the victims, was described as having a big heart and a beautiful soul. The driver has been arrested and charged with vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence. The Pepperdine community and the victims' families are mourning the loss of these bright young women.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
Four students from Pepperdine University were killed when a driver lost control of his car and crashed into parked vehicles on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, California. The victims, identified as Niamh Rolston, Peyton Stewart, Asha Weir, and Deslyn Williams, were pronounced dead at the scene. The driver, Fraser Michael Bohm, has been arrested and charged with vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence. Pepperdine University is mourning the loss of the students and plans to hold a prayer service and memorial services in their honor.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KTLA Los Angeles
Four Pepperdine University students were killed when a 22-year-old driver in a dark-colored BMW lost control, crashed into them, and sideswiped several parked vehicles on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu. The driver, Fraser Michael Bhom, is facing manslaughter charges and was seen on video taking a field sobriety test. Residents are calling for increased safety measures on the dangerous stretch of PCH where the accident occurred.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KABC-TV
A 22-year-old driver has been arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence after a crash on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu killed four Pepperdine University students and injured two others. The driver, Fraser Bohm, lost control and hit parked vehicles, which then crashed into the group of women. The victims have been identified as Niamh Rolston, Peyton Stewart, Asha Weir, and Deslyn Williams. Authorities are investigating whether street racing was a factor in the collision, and residents have expressed concerns about speeding on that stretch of PCH. The university has canceled classes and will hold a prayer service in memory of the victims.