A 66-year-old man, known for working as a grip on various high-profile productions like ‘Six Feet Under’, ‘Star Trek’ and the 2021 Marvel film ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’, died in a car crash on the 57 freeway. Sources say he was driving on the northbound side of the freeway in San Dimas around 4:30 a.m. on Saturday after a long overnight shift. According to the report, his Toyota Highlander left the roadway, went up an embankment, then overturned, ending up on its roof. The man was pronounced dead at the scene, and sources say alcohol is suspected to have contributed to the accident. The man was currently working on the ABC series ‘9-1-1’, according to his colleagues. His death flags a significant issue in the film industry related to safety conditions related to long work hours and late-night commutes. The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, which is currently in talks with major film studios for a new labor contract, identified these as critical points of contention. The union leadership has stressed on the safety of crewmembers as its top priority, expressing its commitment to help in any investigation. The company that produces ‘9-1-1’, 20th Television, reached out with their deepest condolences to the victim’s family. As the accident is still under investigation, anyone with related information is encouraged to contact their local law enforcement.
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