Crew Member Dies In 'G.I. Joe 2: Retaliation' Accident
by Sean Comer
A Tuesday accident took the life of a crew member on the New Orleans "G.I. Joe 2: Retaliation" set.
The accident's details have been released, apparently by Paramount Pictures personnel. The individual identified by The Hollywood Reporter and New Orleans Times-Picayune as "locally hired crew member" Mike Huber, was tearing down a set atop a scissor lift when the accident occured.
According to TMZ, the man sustained his fatal injuries when the lift tipped over while he was elevated.
"Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with (the crew member's) family at this time," a statement from Paramount officials read.
"The safety of our cast and crew is our top priority and the studio is fully cooperating with all investigating agencies as they examine the circumstances surrounding this unusual accident," said the statement.
IMDB lists the sequel to 2009's "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra" as being currently in post-production. Starring Ray Park, Channing Tatum, Bruce Willis and Dwayne Johnson among others, it hits theaters June 29, 2012.
Though details are scarce at this time, we will provide updates as they become available.