Accident Kills "Dark Knight" Crew Member

Posted Sep 25th 2007 12:02PM by TMZ Staff

A special effects technician was killed Monday in an accident during London production of the latest Batman film "The Dark Knight."

Warner Bros. said the unidentified crew member died when a truck carrying a camera platform crashed into a tree while following a stunt vehicle. Filming on the movie was not taking place at the time, and no actors were involved in the accident.

The studio issued a statement saying the producers, cast and crew "are deeply saddened by this tragedy and their hearts and prayers go out to the family and loved ones of the deceased."

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1. small price to pay for a masterpiece. you are a hero( person who died.)

Posted at 12:36PM on Sep 25th 2007 by im zee bataman

2. This is really sad to have a death connected to the production. I hope they put a little dedication to him in there somewhere.

Posted at 12:36PM on Sep 25th 2007 by Omar B.

3. I think news like this one that shouldn't be annouced is announced only for the sole purpose to add more intrest to the film. Remember when Brandon Lee died during the making of the crow? I only think that movie made money only because he died while filming it. They exploited his death all over the media and everybody wanted to see the film. ......To tell you the truth, The Crow wasn't all that its cracked up to be.
Lets hope the people at warner bros just let this be. R.I P.

Posted at 12:40PM on Sep 25th 2007 by victimblue

4. Holy Ouch Batman!

Posted at 12:41PM on Sep 25th 2007 by Dawn Day

5. so sorry for their lose,to both family and friends.

Posted at 12:42PM on Sep 25th 2007 by marie

6. Gee thank god no actors were involved. I can rest alot easier now.......My thoughts go out to this person's family and friends. Im so sorry for your loss.

Posted at 12:48PM on Sep 25th 2007 by Shawna

7. to #4 nice kind words,not

Posted at 12:48PM on Sep 25th 2007 by donna

8. so sorry for the loss, their family is in my prayers.

Posted at 12:50PM on Sep 25th 2007 by stephanie

9. Shawna,your NO BETTER than Dawn Days' remarks,what loosers!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 12:52PM on Sep 25th 2007 by donna

10. number 3 your such an ASS!!

Posted at 12:53PM on Sep 25th 2007 by dmw

11. Let's face it - this is not news. This is publicity. They don't even name the poor soul that died.

Posted at 1:15PM on Sep 25th 2007 by Youdontknowmeanyways

12. To #9...its called "sarcasm", look it up. It isnt all about the actors. Its about the tragic accident that took a life.

Posted at 1:26PM on Sep 25th 2007 by Shawna

13. They don't name the person who died out of respect for him and their family.

Posted at 1:51PM on Sep 25th 2007 by DumbChicksGoFUrself

14. YOU call THAT sarcasm!!! Are you kinding ME???!!!

Posted at 2:18PM on Sep 25th 2007 by donna

15. Well, I have a really good friend (possibly two) that is part of the camera crew on this movie - so I'm scared to death until I know he is safe - and I'm devastated for the family of the crew member that died. The lives of the crew are just as valuable as the actors, shame on you Shawna for your comment.

Posted at 2:33PM on Sep 25th 2007 by mly

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