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.

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.

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