Jackass star Dunn dies in a car crash

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The 34-year-old Jackass star Ryan Dunn and his passenger died in a violent car crash.

22 June,2011 09:16 pm

Ryan Dunn and Zachary Hartwell died shortly after leaving a pub in West Chester where Dunn had tweeted a photo of the pair and a third man drinking just hours before the crash. Investigators believe speed may have been a factor in the suburban Philadelphia crash. A preliminary examination of the crash site suggested that Dunns Porsche might have been traveling more than 100 mph. The 30-year-old Hartwell was credited as a production assistant for the second Jackass movie. Force trauma and thermal trauma have been stated as the official causes of death for both men.Mourners placed flowers and took photos at the accident scene in West Chester, while Facebook and Twitter were buzzing with condolences from fans around the world.