FRASER BOHM TO STAND TRIAL FOR MURDER AND VEHICULAR MANSLAUGHTER IN FATAL PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY CRASH

A 23-year-old Malibu, California resident, Fraser Bohm, has been ordered to stand trial on charges of murder and vehicular manslaughter following a devastating crash that claimed the lives of four Pepperdine University students nearly a year and a half ago. The tragic incident occurred on October 17, 2023, on the Pacific Coast Highway, a stretch notoriously known as Dead Man’s Curve.

According to prosecutors, Bohm was allegedly driving between 93 and 104 mph in a 45 mph zone when he lost control and collided with three parked vehicles. The victims, identified as Niamh Rolston, 20, Peyton Stewart, 21, Asha Weir, 21, and Deslyn Williams, 21, were all members of the same sorority and tragically lost their lives in the crash.

Michael Kraut, Bohm’s defense attorney and founder of Kraut Law Group, expressed skepticism about the prosecution’s case. In an interview with Fox News Digital, Kraut stated, “This is a very low standard to make it through the preliminary hearing to bind you for trial. It’s not the highest standard, which is beyond a reasonable doubt, at trial.” He emphasized that witness testimony and video evidence suggest Bohm was driving at 70 mph, not 104 mph, and that road rage from another driver contributed to the crash.

Kraut further elaborated on the circumstances, stating, “There was somebody who had their lights shining directly into his eyes, and he had to move over. A witness corroborated this, and it was shown on video.” He added that another driver’s actions, including honking, startled Bohm, leading to the fatal collision.

Despite the defense’s arguments, the case has moved forward, with Superior Court Judge Diego H. Edber scheduling Bohm’s arraignment for July 1. If convicted, Bohm could face severe penalties, including life imprisonment.

Kraut acknowledged the gravity of the situation, stating, “This is a horrible, horrible case for everybody — the victims, their families, and my client. It’s a horrific event. But the issue is holding my client responsible for the level of crime, if any, that he committed, not just going to the top for murder.”

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has yet to comment on the case as investigations continue.

**Sources:**
[FOX 11](https://www.fox11.com)
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