Crash Site Locations

In this category, we've compiled a list of locations where celebrities and other notable figures have died in car, plane, or helicopter crashes.

Paul Walker's crash site

Santa Clarita, California, United States

In November of 2013, Hollywood actor Paul Walker and his friend Roger Rodas died in a car crash at this location on Hercules Street in Santa Clarita, California.

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James Dean's crash site

Shandon, California, United States

In September of 1955, Hollywood actor James Dean died in a car accident at this highway intersection near Shandon, California.

He was only 24 years old.

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The location where wrestler Randy Savage died in a car crash

Seminole, Florida, United States

In May of 2011, wrestling legend Randy Savage died at this location after he suffered a heart attack and crashed into a tree.

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The site where Ryan Dunn died in a car crash

West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

On June 20th, 2011, Jackass star Ryan Dunn and production assistant Zachary Hartwell died in a car crash at this location near West Chester, Pennsylvania.

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The house that actress Anne Heche crashed into

Los Angeles, California, United States

On August 5th, 2022, actress Anne Heche crashed into this house in the Mar Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles.

The 52-year-old was pronounced brain dead six days later.

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The site where Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel crashed

Sparta, Tennessee, United States

In April of 2000, teenagers Erin Foster and Jeremy Bechtel crashed into this section of the Calfkiller River near Sparta, Tennessee.

More than 20 years later, their vehicle was discovered by a scuba diver who investigates cold cases.

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Buddy Holly's crash site

Clear Lake, Iowa, United States

On February 3rd, 1959, rock and roll musicians Buddy Holly, J.P. Richardson, and Ritchie Valens died after their plane crashed into this field near Clear Lake, Iowa.

Their pilot, Roger Peterson, was also killed in the accident.

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The road where Jayne Mansfield died in a car crash

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

In June of 1967, actress Jayne Mansfield was killed in a car crash on this stretch of road in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Her lover and driver were also killed. Miraculously, her three children survived with minor injuries.

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The site where Patsy Cline died in a plane crash

Camden, Tennessee, United States

In March of 1963, country singer Patsy Cline was killed after her plane crashed into this wooded area near Camden, Tennessee.

The pilot and two other musicians also died in the accident.

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The location where actor Leslie Jordan died in a car accident

Los Angeles, California, United States

On October 24th, 2022, actor Leslie Jordan was pronounced dead after his car crashed into this building on Cahuenga Boulevard in Los Angeles.

He was 67 years old.

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Jennifer Syme's crash site

Los Angeles, California, United States

In April of 2001, Keanu Reeves' ex-girlfriend, Jennifer Syme, was killed after she crashed into three parked cars at this location in Los Angeles.

She was 28 years old.

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The bridge where Mallory Beach died in a boating accident

Beaufort, South Carolina, United States

In February of 2019, Mallory Beach died after the boat that she was traveling in struck Archers Creek Bridge in Beaufort, South Carolina.

The 19-year-old's remains were found eight days later.

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The highway where Southern Airways Flight 242 crashed

New Hope, Georgia, United States

In April of 1977, Southern Airways Flight 242 crashed after making a forced landing on this highway in New Hope, Georgia.

72 people were killed in the accident, including R&B singer Annette Snell.

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Lynyrd Skynyrd's crash site

Gillsburg, Mississippi, United States

On October 20th, 1977, Lynyrd Skynyrd's plane crashed into this wooded area near Gillsburg, Mississippi.

Two members of the band were killed in the accident.

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The site where the band "Her's" died in a car crash

Salome, Arizona, United States

In March of 2019, the indie rock band "Her's" were killed in a head-on collision at this section of Interstate-10 in La Paz County, Arizona.

The accident was caused by a wrong-way driver.

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The location where actor Ernie Kovacs died in a car crash

Los Angeles, California, United States

On January 13th, 1962, actor and comedian Ernie Kovacs died in a car crash at this intersection in Los Angeles.

He was 42 years old.

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