9-1-1 crew member dies in car accident after 14-hour night shift

The 9-1-1 The community mourns the loss of Rico Priem, a crew member who died in the early hours of Saturday, May 11, at the age of 66.

Priem was working as a grip on the popular ABC drama and was involved in a car accident on the highway after working a 14-hour night shift on location in Pomona, California The Hollywood Reporterwho first reported the news.

20th Television confirmed his death in a statement shared with PEOPLE.

“On behalf of the studio and everyone else 9-1-1, “We extend our sincerest and deepest condolences to the family and friends of Rico Priem,” the studio’s statement said.

diversityCiting the California Highway Patrol (CHP), he reported that the incident occurred when Priem was driving a Toyota Highlander north on the 57 Freeway at Via Verde Drive in San Dimas, California. said the outlet.

PEOPLE have reached out to the CHP for comment.

The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) also commented on Priem’s ​​death in an online statement and confirmed that he was a member of IATSE Local 80.

“We are fully committed to the safety and well-being of all of our members and extend our deepest condolences to the member’s family,” the statement continued. “Employees have a reasonable expectation that they can get to work and get home safely. No one should find themselves in unsafe circumstances while trying to make a living.”

PEOPLE has reached out to IATSE Local 80 for comment.

“Everyone in the IA family is shocked and deeply saddened by this tragic loss,” added IATSE President Matthew D. Loeb.

“We work to support our members’ families, their fellow members and colleagues. Safety in all aspects of our members’ work is our top priority and we will assist any investigation in any way we can,” the statement continued.

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Priem had many notable credits on his resume, including projects like Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Star Trek, Christmas with the Kranks, Spirit world, Clap., And The company you run.