A crew member on the DC Universe series Titans has been killed during a stunt rehearsal for season 2 of the series.
According to TMZ, the crew member was special effects coordinator Warren Appleby. He was killed on Thursday morning while a stunt was being tested in the staging area the series uses. A car was supposed to flip on to its side, which occurred as planned, but a piece of metal from an unknown source was sent flying and hit him in the head. He was taken away by ambulance but passed en route to the hospital according to the police.
The Ministry of Labour is launching an investigation and production will be shut down for a minimum of two days.
TMZ received the following statement from a spokesman on the series:
We are heartbroken and devastated by the passing of our treasured colleague, special effects coordinator Warren Appleby, after an accident which occurred at a special effects facility during the preparation and testing for an upcoming shoot. Warren is beloved by all who worked with him during an impressive 25-year career in television and motion pictures. The executive producers, along with everyone, in the TITANS family, Warner Bros. Television Group and DC UNIVERSE, wish to express our deepest condolences, and heartfelt love and support, to Warren’s family and friends at this most difficult time.
The staff of Batman News also expresses our condolences to Appleby’s family at this difficult time.
SOURCE: TMZ
