Julio Garcia dies after tragic accident on 'NCIS' set, production halted
According to L.A. County Sheriffs officials, Ralph Blunt had just dropped off passengers when he suffered an unspecified medical condition, lost control of the vehicle and struck Garcia, 52, and two parked cars.
Garcia was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead due to injuries sustained in the crash. Blunt was also taken to the hospital, but was released after observation.
CBS Productions released a statement on Wednesday, Feb. 16, saying, "Everyone at the network, the studio and 'NCIS' is devastated by the news. Our hearts grieve for his family and friends for this tragic loss."
The statement continued, "We are, of course, cooperating with the local authorities in Santa Clarita to help determine what caused this terrible accident. Production on the show has been suspended."
You're a week late on this story.
Yes Todd. I thought something else had happened before I started reading.
They ran an "In Memory of...." at the end of this weeks show.
I'd hit it.
I'd hit it.
Gordo | February 17, 2011 4:00 PM
Hit what Gordo? The security guard that died or the man who accidentally killed him?
I JUST SAW THE EPISODE OF NCIS IN WHICH MIKE FRANKS IS KILLED. I HATE TO THINK OF NOT SEEING MIKE AGAIN. HE WAS GREAT! THEY SHOULD HAVE GIVEN HIM MORE MONEY TO STAY!!!
THAT NEW BUNCH CAN LEAVE...DON'T LIKE THEM.