GOSSIP: “Jackass” Star Dies In Firery Crash

“Jackass” star Ryan Dunn was killed early Monday morning when his Porsche flew over a guardrail in West Goshen, Pa., slammed into a tree and burst into flames, according to local police.

Dunn’s passenger — who police have not identified — was also killed.

Dunn, 34, was identified by his tattoos, according to a witness who was on the scene when the bodies were pulled from the wreckage.

The one-car accident happened on Route 322 around 2:30 a.m., according to Officer Geiger with West Goshen police. The Porsche shot through about 40 yards of trees before it hit the last one and exploded into flames, according to police. The police press release reads, “Preliminary investigation revealed that speed may have been a contributing factor to the accident.”

Dunn was last seen at Barnaby’s of America in West Chester in the hours before the accident.

“Ryan didn’t appear drunk before he left,” Barnaby’s manager told NBC Philadelphia.

TMZ. com is also reporting Dunn was at the bar Sunday night:

One of the friends tells TMZ … Dunn had 3 Miller Lites and 3 “girly shots” between 10:30 PM and 2:10 AM — nearly a 4 hour span — but he was “not too drunk to drive.”

Bam Margera’s mom, April called into Preston and Steve’s morning radio show — she was the first to confirm that one of the stars of MTV’s “Jackass” had been killed in a car accident.

Dunn was known primarily for his dangerous antics and practical jokes in the “Jackass” movies with his long-time friend Bam Margera. He is a member of the CKY Crew with Margera. Dunn also co-hosted a show on the G4 network called “Proving Ground.”

The #RIPRyanDunn hashtag was blowing up on Twitter and Ryan Dunn was the top trending topic Monday morning as news of his death spread.

MTV released this statement via Twitter regarding the death of Ryan Dunn:

“We’re deeply saddened by the passing of a member of the MTV family, Ryan Dunn. Our hearts and thoughts are with his friends and family.”

This picture was posted on Dunn’s Tumblr about two hours before the accident took place. It has since been removed from his account.

These pictures were taken at the scene of the accident. (Credit: Eric Lewis)