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Angela Bassett Mourns '9-1-1' Crew Member Who Died After 14-Hour Shift: 'We're All Rocked By It' (Exclusive)

Richard Priem, who also went by Rico, was killed in a car accident early Saturday morning in Pomona, California.

Angela Bassett is reacting to the tragic news that a 9-1-1 crew member was killed in a car accident after working a late 14-hour shift on the procedural drama. "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," a representative for 20th Television wrote in a statement to ET. "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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