A stunt driver who was working on the set of the upcoming Deadpool sequel starring Ryan Reynolds was killed in a motorcycle crash on Monday morning.
Global News reports that the female victim lost control of the motorcycle she was riding while filming a sequence for the movie shortly after 8am, causing her to ram the bike into the glass-enclosed lobby of the Shaw Tower in Vancouver.
Paramedics quickly arrived at the waterfront office building in the British Columbia city and were able to pull the woman from the wreckage and get her to the hospital, but her injuries were too severe.
Audio from the 911 call made after the crash reveals that the woman was not moving following the crash, with one man stating she flew across the street and remained airborne’ as she went through the glass.
The rescue vehicle was on site for 45 minutes after loading in the victim and drove off without using its sirens according to CTV Vancouver.
Her identity is not being released at this time.
Fatal accident: A female stunt driver was killed in a motorcycle crash (scene above) on the Vancouver set of the upcoming Deadpool sequel starring Ryan Reynolds
Tragic end: The woman, whose identity is not being released, reportedly lost control of the bike she was riding (above) on her fifth attempt at a driving sequence for the film following four successful runs
Response: ‘We are deeply saddened by the accident that occurred on the set of Deadpool 2 this morning. Our hearts and prayers are with the family, friends and colleagues of our crew member during this difficult time,’ 21st Century Fox said in a statement on Monday (worker cleaning up bloody glass on Monday)
Investigation underway: There were no other injuries reported and filming was halted for the day after the crash (officer examining the scene)
Star: Reynolds was spotted filming last week on the set while riding a red Vespa, with precautions taken to ensure he did not have to perform his own stunts (above)
