In Malibu, California, a tragic incident has resulted in a court arraignment for 22-year-old Fraser Bohm who is facing serious allegations after his involvement in a car accident that killed four Pepperdine University students. According to the Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon, the incident occurred when Bohm was driving at the reckless speed of 104 mph in a zone with a speed limit of 45 mph. The students, all seniors, were either walking or standing along the Pacific Coast Highway last week when the speeding vehicle crashed into a parked car and subsequently struck them.
Initially held on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, Bohm was freed to await the results of further investigative measures including a toxicology report and a detailed speed analysis. He has since been re-arrested following his arraignment this Tuesday, where he entered a plea of not guilty. His bail was cut in half, from $8 million to $4 million. The severity of the accident has propelled local authorities to reexamine the safety of the 21-mile stretch of Pacific Coast Highway and consider additional measures to deter such high-speed incidents in the future.
Efforts to improve highway safety include increased patrols from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and the sheriff’s office. Additionally, new legislation signed by the state governor has enabled the implementation of speed cameras.
Source: LAist