His mechanic Rulf Weilrich
He died in a car crash in 1955, (was speeding &lost control of car)
Better driving
There are a few on Youtube and other places out there. See Related links for one good video.
Dean, who was born Feb. 8, 1931, was 24 when he was killed on Sept. 30, 1955.
James Byron Dean was 24 when he passed away. He was born on 2/8/31 and died on 9/30/55.
A car crash
James Dean did not die instantly in the car crash that occurred on September 30, 1955. He suffered severe injuries, including a broken neck and internal injuries, and was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the hospital. Witnesses reported that he was conscious immediately after the accident but succumbed to his injuries shortly thereafter.
James Dean was driving a 1955 Porsche 550A Spyder when he died, which was a pure racing car and had no radio. He was listening to the music of his own engine...
Yes - Princess Diana and James Dean are possibly the most famous casualties, although there are many more. http://www.car-accidents.com/celebrity-car-accidents.html gives some more examples.
James William Lambert was in the first car crash in 1891. He hit a tree root and went out of control and hit a post.
Car Wreck.... Answered by Felicia Lewis
The badge detailed on the Spyder car of James Dean, specifically the 550 Spyder, was the "Porsche" emblem. This iconic badge represented the brand and its engineering excellence. The car, famously known as "Little Bastard," became a symbol of speed and rebellion after Dean's tragic accident in it.