Fraser Michael Bohm, the 22-year-old driver who crashed his car and killed four Pepperdine University students in Malibu, has pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and gross vehicular manslaughter. The charges were announced by District Attorney George Gascon, who stated that the investigation revealed Bohm's actions were "dangerous to human life" and that he acted with a "conscious disregard for human life." The crash occurred on the evening of October 17 on Pacific Coast Highway, where Bohm allegedly reached speeds of 104 mph in a 45-mph zone. After losing control of his car, Bohm crashed into three parked cars before colliding with the four young women, who were standing along the side of the road. The victims, Niamh Rolston, Peyton Stewart, Asha Weir, and Deslyn Williams, were all seniors at Pepperdine's Seaver College of Liberal Arts.

Bohm's attorney claims that his client was a victim of a road rage incident and that another driver forced him off the road, leading to the crash. However, investigators have found no evidence to support these claims. The crash has prompted calls for improved safety measures on Pacific Coast Highway, including reduced speed limits, increased speed enforcement, and the addition of speed cameras.