The local singing group Cimorelli, made up of six sisters who live in Malibu, is organizing a fundraiser for the family of a tow truck driver who was struck and killed in Malibu on Feb. 11.
Katherine Cimorelli, one of the sisters in the group, witnessed the death of 45-year-old Ronald Carver when he was struck by a car while assisting with her disabled vehicle on PCH near Pepperdine University. Carver was pronounced dead at the scene. Jill Rose, 44, has been charged with one count of felony hit-and-run and another count of misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter in the case.
“The whole thing was just horrifying,” Cimorelli told the council. “It really made me realize how important it is to have a safer PCH.”
This week she asked the city for help in finding a venue to hold a fundraiser to increase awareness for PCH safety, and to help support Carver’s widow and three children, who were living paycheck to paycheck before Carver’s death. A benefit is also being planned in Newbury Park, where Carver lived.
After Katherine spoke, the group performed an a capella version of pop singer Justin Bieber’s song “Pray,” video of which can be seen at left.
Mayor Pro Tem Joan House commended Katherine for her efforts in the aftermath of Carver’s death.
“It is so refreshing to see positive steps when a tragedy has happened,” House said. “Some people don’t do that. They kind of sit back for a while and let life happen after going through tragedy.”
House and the rest of the council pledged to help find a Malibu venue for the benefit.
Katherine is a member of Cimorelli, a singing group from Malibu made up of six sisters. She said the group plans on performing at a Malibu benefit, once it is planned.