The reason for demise of Rico Priem, the 9-1-1 crew member who died in a freeway accident in Could, has been confirmed.
In keeping with the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, Priem suffered from a sudden cardiac dysfunction and had cardiomegaly (enlarged coronary heart) with left ventricle hypertrophy. His method of demise is assessed as pure.
Priem was a grip and a member of IATSE Native 80. His reason for demise was initially thought to have been resulting from drowsiness following a prolonged work shift. Nonetheless, the post-mortem report signifies that Priem died of a coronary heart assault.
The crew member had simply completed a 14-hour shift on the ABC drama collection and received into an accident whereas driving residence to Woodland Hills from Pomona.
Priem was reportedly driving north on the 57 Freeway at By way of Verde Drive in San Dimas when his automobile “left the roadway for unknown causes, went up an embankment and flipped onto its roof.” The crew member was pronounced useless on the scene.
Following the incident, IATSE launched an announcement saying, “We’re absolutely dedicated to the protection and the well-being of all our members and categorical our heartfelt condolences to the member’s household. Employees have an inexpensive expectation that they will get to work and are available residence safely. Nobody needs to be put in unsafe circumstances whereas making an attempt to earn a residing.”
twentieth Tv, the studio behind 9-1-1, additionally launched an announcement following Priem’s demise saying, “On behalf of the studio and everybody at 9-1-1, we ship our honest and deepest condolences to Rico Priem’s household and buddies.”
