R.I.P. Ryan Dunn NBC 10 WCAU Philadelphia News Coverage 6/20/2011 HD Video

"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. That manager said Dunn left the bar around 2 a.m.

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 was the first to publicly confirm the reality TV star's death. In an interview with NBC Philadelphia, April says she learned of the accident after getting a call from WMMR's Preston and Steve radio show. She shared the news with the show after speaking with police.

"He's just the sweetest guy you'd ever want to know and he would do anything for you," April Margara said. April and her husband Phil teared up as they spoke about Dunn saying they considered him a son.

"I know the entire 'Jackass' family is devastated and all of West Chester is devastated," she said.

April Margara also said Dunn was a fast driver and that she told him to slow down "everyday" following a bad accident he was involved in more than a decade ago.

"He drove too fast and I yelled at him all the time about that," she said.

Dunn was known primarily for his dangerous antics and practical jokes in MTV's "Jackass" series and 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."

Bam Margera, who is currently in Phoenix, Ariz., has not spoken publicly about Dunn's death. His parents say he's devastated by the news.

Dunn's friend and former co-star Johnny Knoxville tweeted this statement:

"Today I lost my brother Ryan Dunn. My heart goes out to his family and his beloved Angie. RIP Ryan, I love you buddy."

MTV also 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."

Ryan Dunn will ALWAYS be remembered for his crazy stunts, sense of humor, and unique personality.

Credit goes out to NBC 10 Philadelphia WCAU for providing this broadcast & information.

R.I.P. Ryan Matthew Dunn June 11, 1977 - June 20, 2011

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[cameramanjosh]

I really, really still cant belive hes dead, it just gives you such a deep feeling to know hes dead.. Rip

[SamanthaGandia]

yeeeeea, musta been the "speed of the car" and NOT the BOOZE, right?? Wonder if one of those 2 autopsies they're doing will include a blood test to see just how much that drinking just a half hour earlier had to DO WITH that speed hw was traveling...hmmm....jackass? YUP!

[SamanthaGandia]

YEA, CUZ THE TYPICAL EVERYDAY PERSON KNOWS ALL THERE IS TO KNOW ABOUT AUTOPSIES!!! lol!! i HAPPILY OWN MY IGNORANCE. SORRY...MY FIELD OF EXPERTISE NOWADAYS ENTAILS MY FINISHING UP TRAINING AS A NASA ENGINEER. WOULD YOU LIKE ME TO ASSUME YOU KNOW ALL THERE IS TO KNOW IN MY FIELD? NAH, THINK IT'S SAFE TO SAY YOU'RE IGNORANT TO MY AREA OF EXPERTISE. SO BASICALLY, SHOVE YOUR AUTOPSY KNOWLEDGE UP YOUR ASS

[thegirl44]

@imperialbigfoot

Don't worry, they didn't burn to death. They would have died immediately upon impact at the speed the car was going.

[thegirl44]

@jerzeytpke

They didn't burn to death. You come to a sudden stop from 110 miles an hour your organs turn to jello.

[thegirl44]

@SamanthaGandia

It was the sudden stop from the speed that killed him not the alcohol according to autopsy protocol. If the booze had shut down his liver or caused a heart attack the cause of death still would have been liver failure or heart attack. Your ignorance to how autopsies are written up just makes you look ignorant, it doesn't make the point that you think you're making.

[LeGette88]

@cameramanjosh that deep feeling is "reality"... dont take LIFE for granted.. this is coming from a 22year old, thats lost his mother, father, big brother... and all i have left , is ME. you could die tommorrow going out to the store, or to work.. or school... in an acccident. WE ALL HAVE AN EXPIRATION DATE, WE JUST DONT KNOW WHEN AND WHERE IT IS GANNA BE...

[TrainSounds]

Byron Scott is my favorite NBC10 reporter.

[imperialbigfoot]

@jerzeytpkeI really hope he they didn't burn to death... There would be no worse feeling than knowing they could have been rescued..

[jerzeytpke]

Does anyone know i any part of Ryan Dunns body was recovered from the scene>? From the looks of what was left of the car and news reports saying he was identified "only by a piece of skin with a tattoo" Im hoping he (and the passenger) did not burn to death RIP to both these young men