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‘Outer Banks’ Substitute Killed in Double Hit and Run Crash

A 22 year old stand in for the Netflix series Outer Banks was struck and killed in a hit and run accident early yesterday morning near Charleston. South Carolina. Alexander ‘AJ’ Jennings. who recently moved from New York in Charleston to work as a double / stand in for actor Chase Stokes. was hit by two vehicles while walking along Sol Legare Road. a major thoroughfare in James Island. between 2:30 a.m. and 3 a.m. morning July 5. The incident did not occur during filming or on location.According to the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office. Jennings was first hit by a vehicle. which fled the scene. and then by a second vehicle. which also fled. The driver of the second vehicle was later arrested during a traffic stop. Jennings’ death was confirmed by Kimmie Stewart Casting. who works on the series. ‘It’s with great sadness I share on Tuesday the mother of Alexander ‘AJ’ Jennings who informed me of his tragic death.’ Stewart wrote on Facebook. ‘The Outer Banks cast and crew suffered a terrible loss when AJ was pinned down by two cars. which fled the scene early this morning.’ Stewart continued. ‘AJ was a beautiful. kind soul and an everyday bright light on set. He moved to Charleston from New York to work as our John B double\/photo booth this season. I can’t understand the shock and tragedy at the sudden loss of AJ and our thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time. Stokes. in an Instagram Story post. wrote: ‘I’m still trying to figure out why some things happen. produce and why the world works the way it does. My heart is broken. Your life was just beginning. We JUST talked about your passion for your songs. how far you’ve come with that old 6 string. and your desire to keep creating of art. Always always warming the hearts of others and being so selfless that I wish I had more words to say right now. but the past day has been difficult to say the least. We loved you all. you have touched all our lives and makes us better people. and for that Thank you AJ. Fly high angel. According to Stewart. Netflix is ​​making bereavement counseling available. ‘I’m still at a loss for words on how this happened and can’t imagine the pain his family is going through.’ she wrote. ‘This incredible human and his infectious smile will be sorely missed.’ No charges have yet been filed in the collision. Outer Banks is filming its third season in Charleston. South Carolina and surrounding areas. Subscribe to breaking news alerts and keep your inbox happy. No comments

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