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Click For Your Free ConsulationPosted in Car Accidents on June 2, 2023
Each year, thousands of New Yorkers are involved in motor vehicle collisions — and some of these collisions involve people who are famous.
Tragically, some celebrity collisions are fatal. Although celebrity mishaps are often widely reported, others are not common knowledge among the public. The following ten car accidents are the worst celebrity crashes on record:
Dunn starred in the show “Jackass” and was killed in a collision in 2011. He was traveling nearly 130 mph in his Porsche when he hit a guardrail and lost control. Toxicology reports showed that Dunn was intoxicated.
Lopes was a member of the popular pop group called “TLC.” She was tragically killed in a motor vehicle accident in 2002.
When the crash happened, Lopes was attempting to pass another vehicle in her SUV. She was cut off and lost control. Her SUV rolled several times, taking the singer’s life.
Paul Walker is best known for his role in the popular Fast and the Furious movie franchise. In 2014, he was involved in a high-profile collision that cost him his life.
A friend of Walker’s was operating the vehicle at the time. The driver collided with a utility pole and some trees going 90 mph.
In 2006, the famous actor hit a car when it backed into his path. Schwarzenegger was riding his motorcycle at the time. Fortunately, no one was seriously harmed.
The comedic actor was taken to a nearby hospital in 2014 after an accident involving a limo bus. A fatigued commercial truck driver lost consciousness and collided with Morgan’s limo.
The Star Wars creator was involved in a collision when he was in high school. Lucas was hit by another driver going around 90 mph.
Even though his vehicle flipped many times, he was able to make a full recovery.
This popular Cuban-American singer nearly died in a tour bus mishap in 1990. More than ten passengers were traveling in Estefan’s bus when they were struck by a semi-truck.
The singer sustained a broken back and was in recovery for over half a year. Fortunately, she eventually made a full recovery.
Eric Roberts is a famous actor and the brother of Julia Roberts. In 1981, Roberts nearly died in a motor vehicle accident.
As a result of the crash, he went into a several-day coma.
It took the actor a month to recover from his injuries, including:
The actor needed surgical interventions to address the damage to his face.
Taylor is best known for her work as a television host and model. In 2001, she was riding with another driver who attempted to answer his phone while traveling.
The driver lost control of the vehicle and collided with a pole on the side of the roadway. Due to the crash, Taylor sustained damage to her liver and lungs. Her internal injuries resulted in a coma and necessitated more than 50 surgeries.
When Bilson was only 14 years old, the O.C. star experienced a catastrophic car accident. Bilson was riding with friends when they attempted to pass another car.
The group collided head-on with a vehicle in the other lane, and Bilson was in a coma for around 48 hours. She experiences headaches related to the crash even today.
Car accidents can happen to anyone, and the effects can be life-changing. If you have been harmed in a New York City car accident, make sure to speak with a personal injury attorney as soon as possible.
If you need legal assistance, contact the NYC personal injury lawyers at Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers at your nearest location to schedule a free consultation.
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