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10 Notable deaths
by 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]
Billy Martin
American baseball player and manager (1928–1989).
Born May 16th, 1928 in Berkeley.
Died December 25th, 1989 at 61 years old in Johnson City (traffic collision).
Brandon deWilde
American stage and film actor (1942-1972).
Born April 9th, 1942 in Brooklyn.
Died July 6th, 1972 at 30 years old in Lakewood (traffic collision).
Viktor Tsoi
Soviet rock musician (1962-1990).
Born June 21st, 1962 in Saint Petersburg.
Died August 15th, 1990 at 28 years old in Tukums District (traffic collision).
Vince Zampella
American video game designer (1970–2025).
Born October 1st, 1970. [ref]
Died December 21st, 2025 at 55 years old in Los Angeles (traffic collision). [ref]
Joe Ranft
American screenwriter (1960–2005).
Born March 13th, 1960 in Pasadena.
Died August 16th, 2005 at 45 years old in Mendocino County (traffic collision). [ref]
Cozy Powell
Briitsh rock drummer (1947–1998).
Born December 29th, 1947 in Cirencester.
Died April 7th, 1998 at 50 years old in Frenchay Hospital (traffic collision).
Herb Brooks
American ice hockey player and coach (1937-2003).
Born August 5th, 1937 in Saint Paul.
Died August 11th, 2003 at 66 years old in Forest Lake (traffic collision).
Roger E. Mosley
American actor (1938–2022).
Born December 18th, 1938 in Los Angeles.
Died August 7th, 2022 at 83 years old in Los Angeles (traffic collision). [ref]
Michael Hastings
American journalist (1980–2013).
Born January 28th, 1980 in Malone.
Died June 18th, 2013 at 33 years old in Los Angeles (traffic collision). [ref]
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