Director killed in PCH crash

Film director Bob Clark and his son Ariel were killed in the crash that kept Pacific Coast Highway closed through the Palisades during today's morning rush hours. Clark directed A Christmas Story and was the producer of the "Porkys" films and other features. The LAT says the crash occurred about 2:30 a.m. and kept PCH closed for investigation between Temescal Canyon Road and Sunset Boulevard until 10:40 a.m. Clark was 67 and his son was 22. The driver of the other vehicle involved in the head-on crash could be charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, as well as manslaughter.


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