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'9-1-1' Crew Member Richard Priem's Cause of Death Revealed

The '9-1-1' crew member died in May after working a late 14-hour shift on the procedural drama.

According to a report from TVLine last month, CHP officials said Priem's Toyota Highlander "left the roadway for unknown reasons, went up an embankment and flipped onto its roof" at 4:27 a.m. PT on May 11. After news broke of his death, a representative for 20th Television wrote in a statement to ET, "On behalf of the studio and everyone at 9-1-1, we send our sincere and deepest condolences to Rico Priem's family and friends." "He had his already rich life planned for retirement, including spending time with his wife, watching his grand-nephew grow, riding his beloved Harley, and even gripping still to stay connected to his friends.

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