A9-1-1crew member died on Saturday in a freeway accident following a 14-hour shift on the ABC procedural.
Rico Priemwas a grip and a member ofIATSELocal 80.
His death was confirmed by the union, as well as the shows studio, 20th Television.
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The accident occurred while he was driving home to Woodland Hills from the shoot location in Pomona.
According toTVLine, California Highway Patrol provided more details on the circumstances of the crash.
Priem was pronounced dead at the scene.
The cause of the accident is being investigated.
Workers have a reasonable expectation that they can get to work and come home safely.
No one should be put in unsafe circumstances while trying to earn a living.
We are working to support our members family, their fellow members and colleagues.
Lengthy production hours have been an ongoing issue that crew members have sought to address for years.
