‘9-1-1’ Crew Member Dies in Automotive Accident Following 14-Hour In a single day Shift

The 9-1-1  neighborhood is mourning the loss of life of Rico Priem, a crew member who died within the early morning hours of Saturday, Could 11. He was 66.

Priem labored as a grip for the beloved ABC drama and was concerned in a automobile accident on the freeway after working a 14-hour in a single day shift on location in Pomona, Calif., per The Hollywood Reporter, which first reported the information.

twentieth Tv confirmed his loss of life in a press release shared with PEOPLE.

“On behalf of the studio and everybody at 9-1-1, we ship our honest and deepest condolences to Rico Priem’s household and pals,” the studio’s assertion learn.

Selection, citing the California Freeway Patrol (CHP), reported that the incident occurred as Priem, driving a Toyota Highlander, was heading north on the 57 Freeway at By way of Verde Drive in San Dimas, Calif. His automobile left the highway, “went up an embankment, and flipped onto its roof,” in keeping with the outlet.

PEOPLE have reached out to the CHP for remark.

The Worldwide Alliance of Theatrical Stage Workers (IATSE) additionally spoke out about Priem’s loss of life in an on-line assertion and confirmed that he was a member of IATSE Native 80.

“We’re absolutely dedicated to the protection and the well-being of all our members and categorical our heartfelt condolences to the member’s household,” the assertion continued. “Employees have an affordable expectation that they will get to work and are available dwelling safely. Nobody must be put in unsafe circumstances whereas attempting to earn a dwelling.”

PEOPLE has reached out to IATSE Native 80 for remark.

“Everybody within the IA household is shocked and deeply saddened by this tragic loss,” IATSE president Matthew D. Loeb added.

“We’re working to assist our member’s household, their fellow members and colleagues. Security in all points of the work our members do is our highest precedence and we’ll help in any investigation in any method that we will,” the assertion continued.

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Priem had many notable credit on his resume, together with tasks equivalent to Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Star Trek, Christmas With the Kranks, Ghost World, S.W.A.T., and The Firm You Hold.