Production on the set of the Starz series ‘Power’ has been shut down after a crew member was killed in an on-set accident this morning. The filming of season 6 has stopped since, with no timetable for a return.
From Variety:
Pedro Jimenez, 63, was setting up traffic cones for a shoot in Brooklyn at approximately 4:20 AM ET when he was struck by a 2006 Ford Explorer, with the driver remaining at the scene until EMS arrived. Jimenez was transported to Brooklyn Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The NYPD’s Highway Collision Investigation Squad is investigating.
Power had just begun production of the 6th season for the Starz show and while there is no timetable for when filming will re-start, the show was about to enter their holiday break. Starz spokesperson spoke on the matter:
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of one of the members of our ‘Power’ family.Our thoughts are with Mr. Jimenez’ family as we work to fully understand what has happened.”
The show has been one of Starz most popular shows. It includes the likes of 50 Cent, Omari Hardwick, and is created by Courtney A. Kemp.
