Webjames dean's brief yet iconic time in the spotlight came to an abrupt end when he died in a tragic car accident on september 30, 1955 — and the details of his. Webthese people know that california highway 46 witnessed the death of an american icon. Webhaunting photographs from james dean's fatal car wreck in 1955. At 5:45 p. m. On 30 september 1955, film icon james dean was killed in a car accident when his. Webhollywood actor james dean was killed at the age of 24 in an auto accident on september 30, 1955, near cholame, california. In 1955, dean was driving his new porsche 550 spyder in cholame, california. 30, 1955, many of which have never been. Webrare photos of the car crash that cut short the life of hollywood star james dean in 1955 will finally see the light of day in an auction next month. An archive of 30.
