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662 Notable deaths
by traffic collision
Alberto Ascari
Italian racing driver.
Born July 13th, 1918 in Milan. [ref]
Died May 26th, 1955 at 36 years old in Monza (traffic collision). [ref]
Clifford Brown
American jazz musician (1930–1956).
Born October 30th, 1930 in Wilmington. [ref]
Died June 26th, 1956 at 25 years old in Pennsylvania (traffic collision). [ref]
Frank O'Hara
American poet, art critic and writer.
Born March 27th, 1926 in Baltimore. [ref]
Died July 26th, 1966 at 40 years old in Mastic Beach (traffic collision). [ref]
Kelvin Kiptum
Kenyan long-distance runner (1999–2024).
Born December 2nd, 1999 in Chepkorio. [ref]
Died February 11th, 2024 at 24 years old in Kaptagat (traffic collision). [ref]
Mike Hailwood
British motorcycle racer and racing driver.
Born April 2nd, 1940 in Great Milton.
Died March 23rd, 1981 at 40 years old in Warwickshire (traffic collision).
Jessica Falkholt
Australian actress.
Born May 15th, 1988 in Sydney.
Died January 17th, 2018 at 29 years old in Kogarah (traffic collision).
David Halberstam
American writer, journalist, historian.
Born April 10th, 1934 in New York City.
Died April 23rd, 2007 at 73 years old in Menlo Park (traffic collision). [ref]
Eddie Griffin
American basketball player (1982-2007).
Born May 30th, 1982 in Philadelphia.
Died August 17th, 2007 at 25 years old in Houston (traffic collision). [ref]
André Derain
French painter and engraver (1880-1954).
Born June 10th, 1880 in Chatou. [ref]
Died September 10th, 1954 at 74 years old in Garches (traffic collision). [ref]
Arnold Sommerfeld
German physicist.
Born December 5th, 1868 in Königsberg.
Died April 26th, 1951 at 82 years old in Munich (traffic collision).
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