Visual Statement's High-Tech Investigation Aids in Solving the 50-Year-Old Mystery of James Dean's Tragic Death

Visual Statement's High-Tech Investigation Aids in Solving the 50-Year-Old Mystery of James Dean's Tragic Death

New Documentary Presents Scientific Results in Premiere on the National Geographic Channel

KAMLOOPS, Canada, Sept. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- To coincide with the 50th anniversary of the tragic death of silver screen legend James Dean, the National Geographic Channel is premiering a new documentary with scientific results to help solve the mystery of the fatal crash.

Was this a reckless accident? Who, in fact, was driving the car? With Dean's love for speed, is it possible he was trying to outmaneuver the oncoming car?

The high-tech forensic analysis uses sophisticated software by Visual Statement to answer those questions and recreate the horrific crash that took the young "Rebel's" life. Using 21st century state-of-the-art technology, Visual Statement's CEO and accident reconstructionist, Mike Kennedy, analyzes the original evidence to investigate and reconstruct the causes of the accident. "Crash Science: James Dean's Death" premieres on Thursday, September 29, 2005 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

Mike Kennedy's modern high-tech investigation provides new insight into the rebel's last ride. "Crash Science: James Dean's Death" follows Kennedy to the crash site where he uses state-of-the-art technology to determine if there were any possible obstructions to visibility for either driver, such as dips in the road and weather conditions. He also employs the latest in reconstruction software, Vista FX, to upload the original crash photos, manipulating them to produce a 3-D animation/aerial view based on the skid marks and the location of the cars and victims after impact.

This captivating documentary helps solve the mystery of James Dean's death and offers a chilling chronology of events leading to the fatal crash. Curious? Watch "Crash Science: James Dean's Death" to get some answers.

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