American TV show Power, which airs on Stan, has ceased production following an on-set accident resulting in the death of a production assistant.
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On Monday morning at around 4am, Pedro Jimenez, 63, was preparing a scene in Brooklyn when he was hit by a 2006 Ford Explorer.
Jimenez was transported to Brooklyn Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The NYPD’s Highway Collision Investigation Squad is investigating the case.
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of one of the members of our ‘Power’ family,” a spokesman Starz, which airs the show in the US, said in a statement.
“Our thoughts are with Mr. Jimenez’ family as we work to fully understand what has happened.”
Executive producer, 50 Cent, addressed the sad news.
“I just learned we lost Pedro Jimenez, a member of the Power production team early this morning,” he wrote on Twitter.
“My prayers and condolences are with the entire Jimenez family.”
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