According to the latest news from foreign media, Rico Priem, a member of the American drama "Emergency Call", died in a car accident on May 11, local time.
The news was first made public by The Hollywood Reporter. Ricco Prim, 66, was in a car accident on his way home after working on the set of "Emergency Call" for 14 hours. The accident occurred at 4:27 a.m. on May 11 when he was driving a Highlander and crashed into an embankment while getting off the highway and overturned, and Prim was pronounced dead on the spot.
The International Federation of Theatre Stage Employees (IATSE) confirmed the news in a statement. "We are committed to protecting the safety and well-being of all members and extend our deepest condolences to the family of that member," the text reads. Workers have a reasonable expectation of going to work safely and going home safely. No one should be placed in an unsafe environment while trying to earn a living. ”
IATSE President Matthew M. "The safety of our members in all aspects of their work is our top priority and we will do everything we can to assist with any investigations," D. Loeb added. Meanwhile, 20th Television, the show's studio, also sent its deepest condolences to Rico Prim's family and friends.
Rico Prim is a member of the crew of "Emergency Call for Help", and before that he participated in the production: "Pillow Man", "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings", "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings", "Star Trek", "Anti-Terrorist SWAT Team" and other works.
Excessive working hours have been a problem for union members for many years, and fatigue driving due to overwork has led to a number of accidents, including in 2017 by New Zealand actor K· During the filming of "Riverdale", J. Appa was involved in a car accident on the way back to the hotel due to fatigue driving.
IATSE members discussed this issue during the 2021 contract negotiations, and in the latest negotiations, working hours will once again be a topic of discussion.