Brad Everett Young Killed in Los Angeles Freeway Crash
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 19, 2025 - Brad Everett Young, a 46-year-old actor known for his appearance as an appendectomy patient on Grey’s Anatomy, died Sunday night when his car was struck by a wrong-way driver on the 134 Freeway in Los Angeles.
Young’s dual careers in acting and celebrity photography made him a fixture of Hollywood, and his sudden death underscores the fragility of life on the road and behind the scenes.
Crash Details and Immediate Aftermath
- The collision occurred late Sunday, Sept. 14, after Young left a film screening, when another vehicle traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes collided head-on with his car.
- Emergency crews pronounced Young dead at the scene; the other driver survived and was hospitalized.
Hollywood Career Highlights
- Television: Young’s acting career began in 1999. He appeared in one-off roles on Boy Meets World, Felicity, Charmed, Beverly Hills, 90210 and, notably, in a 2008 episode of Grey’s Anatomy as an appendectomy patient.
- Film: His film credits include Charlie’s Angels (2000), Jurassic Park III (2001), I Love You, Man (2009), The Artist (2011) and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (2017).
Celebrity Photography and Advocacy
- Transitioning behind the lens, Young built a celebrated photography career capturing red-carpet moments for outlets such as Vanity Fair, Vogue, Elle and Harper’s Bazaar, photographing stars like David Harbour and Seth Green.
- In 2014, he co-founded Dream Loud Official, a nonprofit campaign to restore arts and music programs in schools nationwide, reflecting his lifelong commitment to arts education.
Tributes and Legacy
“I’m in complete shock,” actor Chris McKenna tweeted. “Brad donated his time, his talent, he raised money for underserved schools and the world is darker today without his light”. Young’s family has requested privacy as they make funeral arrangements. He is survived by his brother, Chris.
- Wrong-way crash on 134 Freeway claims life of actor-photographer Brad Everett Young
- Young’s roles spanned television, film and high-profile red carpets
- Dream Loud Official to continue his mission of keeping creativity alive
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