Car accidents are the leading cause of deaths among young adults ages 15-29. According to the ASRIT – Association For Safe International Road Travel;
“Nearly 1.25 million people die in road crashes each year, on average 3,287 deaths a day.”
Unfortunately, such crashes were also the reason behind the deaths of some celebrities and they left our sides in a flash. Here is the list of five incredible celebrities who died in car accidents:
Paul Walker
Hollywood actor, Paul Walker was best known for starring in the popular The Fast and Furious franchise, where he played the supporting character along Vin Diesel. The movie is all about heists, spies and racing.
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His need for speed proved fatal in real life. On November 30, 2013, Paul met a tragic car accident on his way to a charity event and died. His funeral was held on December 14, 2013 where hundreds of family and friends mourned his demise.
Sana Khan
Pakistani celebrity couple Sana Khan and Babar Khan were caught in a horrific car crash on March 7, 2014. Police and ambulance reached the spot soon and too them to hospital. Sana Khan died before she could get any medical help, while Babar survived with injuries. The couple was married just four months before the accident occurred. Many celebrities and fans were shocked over the news and paid their respects for the departed soul.
Randy Savage aka Macho Man
Randy Savage was an American actor and professional wrestler. Savage was best known for his time working at the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and the World Championship Wrestling (WCW) cooperation.
On May 20, 2011, Savage was driving along with his wife and died shortly after having a heart attack and crashed his jeep into a tree.
Princess Diana
Princess Diana was one of the most beloved women in history. She died on August 31, 1997, in hospital after being injured in a car crash in a road tunnel in Paris, France. Her partner Dodi Fayed was pronounced dead at the scene.
Around two thousand people attended the funeral and an estimate of 2.5 billion people watched the event worldwide, making it one of the biggest televised events in history.
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Grace Kelly
Grace Kelly was one of the most loved American actresses of her time. In 1956, she married Prince Rainier III and became the Princess of Monaco.
Twenty-six years later, on September 14, 1982, ‘Grace of Monaco’ died in a car crash along with her daughter.
