California rabbi accused of intentionally running down, killing worker painting Costco lot: prosecutors
A California rabbi and educator allegedly drove his car directly at a 28-year-old worker as he painted lines in a Costco parking lot, intentionally striking and killing him, according to prosecutors.
Abba Avrohom Bryski, 35, of Agoura Hills, is charged with murder in the Oct. 20 death of Nicholas Lang outside a Costco in Camarillo, the Ventura County District Attorney's Office said.
Ventura County jail records list Bryski's occupation as an "Educator/Rabbi."
Lang was painting stripes at the Costco at about 8:30 p.m. when Bryski allegedly drove his Infiniti Q60 coupe at him and intentionally struck him, prosecutors said.
Abba Avrohom Bryski, 35, is charged with murder after prosecutors say he intentionally drove his car into a worker painting lines in a Costco parking lot in Camarillo, California. (Credit: Thousand Oaks Acorn)
Authorities have not disclosed what allegedly prompted Bryski to drive at Lang or whether the two men knew each other.
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The Ventura County Sheriff's Office said deputies were called to the Costco near the gas pumps at about 8:37 p.m. after a man was struck by a vehicle.
Witnesses directed deputies to the driver, who was detained and identified as Bryski, the sheriff's office said.
KTLA reported that Bryski was still sitting in his vehicle nearby when authorities arrived.
The Costco parking lot in Camarillo, California, where prosecutors say Nicholas Lang was struck and killed while painting parking lines on Oct. 20, 2026. (Google Maps)
Lang, of Modesto, was taken to Ventura County Medical Center, where he died from his injuries.
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"This is a devastating and senseless loss of life," Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko said. "The victim was at work, painting lines on a new parking lot, when his life was tragically cut short by an individual whose alleged actions demonstrated a shocking disregard for human life."
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"We are committed to holding the defendant accountable and pursuing justice for the victim and his loved ones," Nasarenko added.
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The Ventura County District Attorney's office. (Ventura County District Attorny's Office/Facebook)
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Bryski was arrested and booked into the Ventura County Jail on suspicion of murder.
Prosecutors charged Bryski with murder and allege that he personally used a deadly weapon during the crime. He also faces a misdemeanor charge of resisting, obstructing or delaying a peace officer.
Bryski appeared in Ventura County Superior Court on Monday and continued his arraignment until Nov. 18 at 1:30 p.m. He remains in custody without bail.
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Fox News Digital reached out to the Ventura County Sheriff's Office and Ventura County District Attorney's Office for additional information about what led up to Lang's death.
Fox News Digital also reached out to Chabad of the Conejo to determine whether Bryski is affiliated with the organization and to clarify his background as a rabbi.
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The investigation remains ongoing.
Greg Wehner is a reporter for Fox News Digital covering U.S. news and crime, with a focus on breaking developments, law enforcement, public safety and major stories shaping communities across the country.
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