Midnight Rider
Sarah Jones’ Family Urges Moment of Silence as ‘Midnight Rider’ Anniversary Approaches
It’s been almost two years since the camera assistant was killed by a train in an "entirely preventable" incident, and her parents are working so that such tragedies will never happen again, calling for all sets to take a moment of silence in commemoration.
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Death on a Movie Set: 5 Ways the ‘Midnight Rider’ Tragedy Changed Hollywood Safety
Camera operator Sarah Jones' tragic accident was a wake-up call that inspired safety apps and even encouraged film crews to call the first shot of each day "the Jonesy."
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‘Midnight Rider’ Production Company Hit With OSHA Fines for Sarah Jones’ Death
"The death of Sarah Jones is particularly disheartening because it was entirely preventable," the organization states.
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‘Midnight Rider’ Director Says Train Accident “Is Ultimately My Responsibility”
Sarah Jones was killed, and several others were injured during filming.
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‘Midnight Rider’: Sarah Jones Autopsy Reveals Details of Death
The 27-year-old sustained multiple injuries, including numerous fractures, lacerations and two amputations, when she was struck by a train on the set of the Gregg Allman biopic.
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‘Midnight Rider’: Did the Punishment Fit the Crimes?
Director Randall Miller, producers Jody Savin and Jay Sedrish, and first A.D. Hillary Schwartz received varying sentences for their roles in Sarah Jones' death.
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‘Midnight Rider’ Trial: Video Shows Seconds Before Deadly Train Crash
A finished clip of the film shot on the railroad tracks was also released in court in Georgia.
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‘Midnight Rider’ Trial: 1st A.D. Hillary Schwartz Found Guilty, Sentenced to Probation
Schwartz waived her right to a jury and received a bench trial.
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‘Midnight Rider’ First A.D. Set for Sentencing in Criminal Case
Hillary Schwartz will be sentenced on charges of involuntary manslaughter and criminal trespass Tuesday.
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‘Midnight Rider’ Trial: Sarah Jones Remembered in Family Statements
The camera assistant liked to paint, write and go to comedy shows with her brother, her family shared in court.
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‘Midnight Rider’ Trial: Director Gets 10-Year Sentence
Randall Miller received two years in Wayne County jail, the rest on probation in which he can't handle film crews.
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‘Midnight Rider’ 1st A.D. Wants Criminal Charges Dismissed
Hillary Schwartz's attorneys claim prosecutors got her to talk by assuring her that she was a witness, not a suspect.
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