Webthese people know that california highway 46 witnessed the death of an american icon.

Webon september 30, 1955, he set off to the race's location with his mechanic rolf wütherich.

Webat 5:45 p. m.

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Webthe actor died almost instantly while his passenger, wütherich, was badly injured but survived.

Here's how the story was reported, and then a look back.

Webjames dean tragically died on september, 30, 1955 in a horrific car accident whilst en route to salinas, california.

While driving along u. s.

Just two hours before his death, dean.

His left foot crushed between the clutch and brake pedal, dean’s.

Route 446 near cholame, california, dean's.

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