Webdean was driving the porsche to salinas for the upcoming salinas road race, scheduled october 2, and he was accompanied by his mechanic, rolf wütherich,. Webnews reports after the accident indicated that dean was going 90 mph at the time of the collision, but it has since been revealed that he was driving at about 55 mph. Webthese people know that california highway 46 witnessed the death of an american icon. Webunravelling the mystery of rebel james dean's fatal crash | our history. Webcnn — photos of late actor james dean’s fatal car accident that were to be used in court are going to auction in august and are expected to bring in $20,000. 30, 1955, james dean was speeding near this unofficial roadside memorial when a college student suddenly pulled out in front of him, causing a collision that would take.
