22-Year-Old Faces Murder Charges for Colliding with 4 Sorority Sisters on Pacific Coast Highway
OAN’s Elizabeth Volberding
4:07 PM – Wednesday, October 25, 2023
A 22-year-old former baseball star has been charged with four counts of murder and four counts of gross vehicular manslaughter after purportedly crashing into four Pepperdine University sorority sisters.
On October 17th around 8:30 p.m., Fraser Michael Bohm drove his BMW on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, California, when he crashed into four young women who were students at Pepperdine University.
Bohm was speeding at 104-mph in a 45-mph zone on the area of the freeway known as “Dead Man’s Curve” due to the large number of fatal accidents that have occurred there.
Bohm plowed into three parked cars and then allegedly crashed into the four young women near a fraternity house that sits near the highway.
The females were all sorority members and in the Alpha Phi sorority at Pepperdine University. University officials identified that they were college seniors and that their names were Niamh Rolston, Peyton Stewart, Asha Weir, and Deslyn Williams.
Two of the deceased victims, Rolston, 20, and Stewart, 21, were business majors at the university. Weir, 21, was studying for a degree in English. It is not clear what Williams, 21, was studying at the school.
According to witnesses who were at the scene, Bohm was unharmed after the accident and tried to flee the scene until onlookers captured him.
A sheriff’s office spokesperson also mentioned that a DUI investigation is currently being conducted.
Officials say that there was a Pepperdine University fraternity party taking place in the area where the accident occurred, and the female victims had been planning to meet up with friends at the time of the tragedy.
Bohm, who is said to be a former “baseball star,” was originally arrested when the tragedy occurred and was charged with gross vehicular manslaughter. However, he was released shortly after due to officials having insufficient evidence to create a proper criminal filing.
The sheriff’s department has now been in the process of gathering evidence, including toxicology, speed analysis, and execution of search warrants to conduct the case.
“Bohm was subsequently released to allow detectives time to gather the evidence needed to secure the strongest criminal filing and conviction,” the sheriff’s department announced.
However, on Tuesday, Bohm was re-arrested after the sheriff’s department stated that they diligently worked together to collect enough evidence to file the maximum charges allowed under California law. Deputies placed Bohm in custody and have charged him with four counts of murder.
On Wednesday, the 22-year-old made an appearance in court, in which he pleaded “not guilty” to murder and any additional charges were placed on him during the hearing.
District Attorney George Gascón announced the charges on Wednesday, explaining that the investigation disclosed how Bohm “knew his actions were dangerous to human life and deliberately acted with conscious disregard for human life.”
“Collectively, as a community, we need to think about driving and safety,” Gascón added while announcing the charges.
Additionally, in an interview with detectives after the accident took place, Bohm allegedly confessed that he may have been texting and driving when he crashed. Bohm’s bail is set at $8 million and his next scheduled court date will take place on November 1st.
“The Sheriff’s Department is relentlessly working to ensure we get justice for the victims’ families,” the sheriff’s department stated.
Bohm currently lives with his mom in a $8.7 million Malibu property that has extensive views of the Pacific Ocean.
His 2016 BMW was a gift from his parents for his 18th birthday, in which his mom made a $25,000 down payment for the car. The remaining payments were to be paid off by his dad.
The Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station is requesting anyone with information to contact the Traffic Investigations Office at 818-878-1808. Tips can also be provided anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS.
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What measures are local authorities considering to improve road safety and prevent future accidents at “Dead Man’s Curve”?
T the nearby house on the night of the incident, but it is unclear if Bohm had attended the party or was under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
The tragedy has left the Pepperdine University community in shock and mourning. The university released a statement expressing their grief over the loss of four members of their community. They invited students and faculty to a memorial service to celebrate the lives of Niamh Rolston, Peyton Stewart, Asha Weir, and Deslyn Williams. The service was held on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at 2 PM in the Firestone Fieldhouse.
The families of the victims are devastated by this horrific incident. They have lost their beloved daughters and are in deep mourning. The community has come together to support the families in this difficult time, offering condolences and help in any way possible.
The incident has raised questions about road safety and the need for stricter enforcement of speed limits. “Dead Man’s Curve” has gained notoriety for the high number of fatal accidents that have occurred there in the past. Local authorities are now considering additional safety measures, such as enhanced signage, speed bumps, or increased police presence, to prevent future accidents in the area.
Fraser Michael Bohm, the 22-year-old former baseball star charged with four counts of murder and four counts of gross vehicular manslaughter, will face a lengthy legal process. If found guilty, he could potentially face severe penalties, including a lengthy prison sentence.
The Pepperdine University community is determined to remember the lives of the victims and honor their memory. They have come together to support each other, providing comfort and strength during this difficult time. The university has also offered counseling and support services for students and staff affected by the tragedy.
This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible driving and the devastating consequences that can result from reckless behavior behind the wheel. It is a call to action for both individuals and communities to prioritize road safety and ensure that such heartbreaking incidents are prevented in the future.
As the legal process unfolds, the families of the victims and the Pepperdine University community will continue to mourn their loss. They will remember Niamh Rolston, Peyton Stewart, Asha Weir, and Deslyn Williams as bright and promising young women who had their whole lives ahead of them. Their memory will live on, and their tragic loss will serve as a reminder to cherish and protect the lives of those around us.
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