TMZ has learned that a crew member for the DC Universe series Titans was killed Thursday when a stunt went wrong.
The incident occurred at a test facility in Toronto where the show is filmed. The production crew was working through a maneuver which involved a car flipping on its side before taking the stunt to the actual location.
While the car flipped as planned, a piece of metal from a welded contraption attached to the vehicle came flying off, and struck special effects coordinator Warren Appleby, who was standing nearby, in the head.
Appleby was taken away on a stretcher by EMTs and rushed to a nearby hospital, but sadly, he died on the way over there.
"We are heartbroken and devastated by the passing of our treasured colleague, special effects coordinator Warren Appleby, after an accident which occurred at a special effects facility during the preparation and testing for an upcoming shoot,” the series’ executive producers told TMZ in a statement. “Warren is beloved by all who worked with him during an impressive 25-year career in television and motion pictures."
The statement continued: “The executive producers, along with everyone, in the TITANS family, Warner Bros. Television Group and DC UNIVERSE, wish to express our deepest condolences, and heartfelt love and support, to Warren's family and friends at this most difficult time."
The tragedy will shut down production for two days. The Ministry of Labour is currently conducting an investigation into the matter.
