A 52-year-old male security guard working on the CBS show ‘NCIS’ died on February 9 after a man driving a production passenger van lost control of the vehicle and smashed into the set, TMZ is reporting. Police are confirming that the 60-year-old driver suffered a medical emergency while he was driving. The security guard, who was in critical condition on the set, was transported to a nearby hospital. However, he died from his injuries shortly after arriving at the hospital.

While the accident is still under investigation, CBS has released a statement, confirming it is “cooperating with the local authorities in Santa Claria to help determine what caused this terrible accident.” The network also stated that it’s halting production on the show until further notice.

‘NCIS’ producers, along with cast and crew members, also released a statement saying “with profound sympathy we mourn the tragic passing of our co-worker and friend.” The statement added that the show is a family, and “as with any family, we are deeply saddened by this unexpected loss.”

Written by: Karen Benardello

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