Portland, OR, July 28, 2026 —

A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge has ruled against a motion to dismiss murder charges filed against Fraser Bohm, the driver accused in a fatal 2023 collision that resulted in the deaths of four Pepperdine University students. The decision paves the way for a trial to proceed.

Jury selection in the case is scheduled to commence on September 8 in Los Angeles County Superior Court. The proceedings will determine the composition of the jury that will hear the evidence and render a verdict.

Bohm is facing murder charges in connection with a crash that occurred in Malibu in October 2023. The incident involved a single vehicle, a BMW sedan, which veered off Pacific Coast Highway. The four students who died in the crash were identified as residents of Malibu and were students at Pepperdine University. The victims were Niamh (pronounced NEEV) Rollason, 20; Peyton Lee, 21; Asha Tikkha, 20; and Jaden McNeely, 20. They were reportedly ejected from the vehicle during the crash.

Bohm, who was 22 at the time of the crash, was reportedly the driver of the vehicle. He sustained injuries in the incident and was hospitalized. The specific circumstances leading to the crash, including speed and any contributing factors, are expected to be central to the trial.

The denial of the motion to dismiss indicates that the judge found sufficient grounds to proceed with the murder charges. The prosecution will be tasked with presenting evidence to the jury to prove Bohm’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The defense will have the opportunity to challenge the prosecution’s case and present its own evidence.

The case has garnered significant attention due to the tragic loss of young lives and the involvement of university students. The upcoming trial is anticipated to draw considerable public interest as it unfolds in the Los Angeles legal system.



Story summarized from the original created by Chris Pugh on www.oregonlive.com, see more information here.

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