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706 Notable deaths
by traffic collision
Nujabes
Japanese hip-hop producer (1974–2010).
Born February 7th, 1974 in Adachi.
Died February 26th, 2010 at 36 years old in Shibuya (traffic collision). [ref]
Harry Chapin
American singer-songwriter (1942–1981).
Born December 7th, 1942 in Brooklyn.
Died July 16th, 1981 at 38 years old in New York City (traffic collision).
Steve Prefontaine
American long-distance runner (1951–1975).
Born January 25th, 1951 in Coos Bay.
Died May 30th, 1975 at 24 years old in Eugene (traffic collision).
Angie Stone
American singer and actress (1961–2025).
Born December 18th, 1961 in Columbia. [ref]
Died March 1st, 2025 at 63 years old in Montgomery (traffic collision). [ref]
Tim Horton
Canadian ice hockey player and businessman (1930–1974).
Born January 12th, 1930 in Cochrane.
Died February 21st, 1974 at 44 years old in St. Catharines (traffic collision).
Falco
Austrian musician (1957–1998).
Born February 19th, 1957 in Vienna.
Died February 6th, 1998 at 40 years old in Puerto Plata (traffic collision).
Kim Joo-hyuk
South korean actor (1972–2017).
Born October 3rd, 1972 in Gangnam District.
Died October 30th, 2017 at 45 years old in Gwangjin District (traffic collision).
Gilles Villeneuve
Canadian racing driver (1950–1982).
Born January 18th, 1950 in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.
Died May 8th, 1982 at 32 years old in Leuven (traffic collision).
Eddie Cochran
American rock and roll pioneer (1938–1960).
Born October 3rd, 1938 in Albert Lea. [ref]
Died April 17th, 1960 at 21 years old in Bath (traffic collision). [ref]
Jim Clark
British racecar driver (1936–1968).
Born March 4th, 1936 in Kilmany.
Died April 7th, 1968 at 32 years old in Hockenheimring (traffic collision). [ref]
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