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10 Famous Celebrities Who Tragically Died in Car Crashes

by Caryn Ganess
October 9, 2025
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Famous Celebrities Who Tragically Died in Car Crashes

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Far too many lives are taken by car accidents each year, even our favourite celebrities aren’t exempt from this tragic fate. Some of the most loved actors, musicians, and public figures had their lives cut short unexpectedly while travelling on the road. Here are 10 celebrities whose untimely deaths broke the hearts of fans around the world.

Angie Stone (2025)

Angie Stone
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Angie Stone died in a car accident this year (2025) at the age of 63. The driver of her Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is said to have lost control while heading home from a show. However, the R&B queen was tragically killed when an 18-wheeler collided with the car as she attempted to make an exit.

Anne Heche (2022)

Anne Heche
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Anne Heche’s car crash is a somewhat unusual incident…it even sparked a number of conspiracy theories. Heche reportedly drove her Mini Cooper into a house in Los Angeles, causing a massive fire. She was then hospitalised in critical condition, but was pronounced legally dead on August 11, 2022. Medical examiners determined her death was accidental and ruled out drug use, but some fans disagree with the former statement.

Anton Yelchin (2016)

Anton-Yelchin
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Anton Yelchin was destined to be the next big thing in Hollywood, that is, until the Star Trek actor’s life was cut short in a freak accident. His Jeep Cherokee slipped out of gear and rolled towards him while he was checking his mail. Yelchin was pinned against a brick pillar and passed away from asphyxiation.

Princess Grace Kelly

Princess Grace Kelly
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Grace Kelly’s Hollywood-to-royalty story came to a sad end in September 1982. The princess of Monaco reportedly had a stroke while behind the wheel of her Rover P6 3500. The medical emergency caused her to drive off a steep mountain and fall 100 feet down a ravine. Although the former actress was rescued from the crash, she died the next day of a brain haemorrhage. Hers was another tragic celebrity death that had conspiracy theorists running wild with speculation.

James Dean

James Dean
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James Dean didn’t have a long stint in Hollywood, but with the bit of time the ’50s bad boy had, he made a major impact. Sadly, his time on the silver screen was cut short by a fatal car crash. The actor was travelling to a sports car event in California when a 1950 Ford Tudor collided almost head-on with Dean at an intersection. The Rebel Without A Cause star died of severe internal injuries and a fractured neck at the young age of 24.

Laura Lynch

Laura Lynch
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Laura Lynch was a founding member of The Dixie Chicks back when the country girl group started up in the ’80s. The singer and bassist only made three albums with the band, but her death in December 2023 was still a big shock to fans. Lynch was reportedly killed in a head-on collision and pronounced dead at the scene. The remaining Chicks members posted a joint statement mourning the loss of her “bright light”.

Lisa ‘Left Eye’ Lopes

Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes
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Was there a bigger female R&B trio than TLC back in the ’90s and early 2000s? The band were arguably at their peak when member Lisa ‘Left Eye’ Lopes tragically passed away in a car accident. The talented rapper is said to have swerved on the road to avoid an oncoming vehicle, causing her rental car to roll multiple times. Lopes and seven other passengers were thrown from the Mitsubishi Montero Sport SUV, but she was the only one to pass away from a fatal injury. 

Paul Walker

Furious 7 Paul Walker
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Paul Walker was as much of a car fanatic as his speed-loving character in the Fast and Furious franchise. In fact, it was as a passenger in his dream car, the Porsche Carrera GT, that the actor passed away in 2013. The car was said to be travelling at 100 mph when the driver crashed. The car burst into flames, taking the lives of both Walker and his friend.

Princess Diana

Princess Diana
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Fans all over the world still mourn the death of Princess Diana. The former Princess of Wales was in a fatal car crash in a tunnel in Paris back in 1997. The Mercedes-Benz limousine she was in reportedly collided with a pillar while attempting to avoid paparazzi. Diana was recovered from the crash and rushed to a hospital in Paris, but she sadly passed away from fatal injuries.

Thuy Trang

Thuy Trang
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Thuy Trang, who many ’90s kids will remember as the original Yellow Power Ranger, passed away in a car crash back in 2001. Trang was a passenger in a vehicle that swerved off the road after the driver lost control. The car collided with a rock face and rolled down an embankment. She was only 27 when she passed away.

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Caryn Ganess is a South African writer and pop culture commentator with a razor-sharp eye for sneaker trends and a deep-rooted passion for storytelling. Originally from the windy shores of Port Elizabeth, Caryn graduated cum laude with an Honours Degree in Psychology — a background that now fuels her captivating explorations of human behavior, fashion, and fandom. Whether she’s unpacking the cultural legacy of the Nike Cortez, breaking down the enduring cool of the Air Jordan 11, or analysing the psychological depth of your favourite movie villain, Caryn blends academic insight with real-world relevance. Her writing doesn’t just cover sneakers, film, gaming, and comics — it dissects them with precision, flair, and a personal touch that resonates with readers. An accomplished contributor to Fortress of Solitude, Sneaker Fortress, 23 Jumpman Street and Lifestyle Fortress, Caryn has become known for her ability to connect the dots between psychology and pop culture. As a full-time mother, she brings an added layer of empathy and lived experience to her work, offering a refreshing perspective on the emotional power of entertainment and storytelling. From retro kicks to psychological thrillers, Caryn tells the stories behind what we wear and what we watch — one article (and one sole) at a time.

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