The death of a stuntwoman in Vancouver in 2017 has been ruled accidental, the coroner says in a report nearly three years later.
The scene of a fatal motorcycle accident on the downtown Vancouver set of 'Deadpool 2' is seen Aug. 14, 2017.VANCOUVER -- The death of a stunt woman in Vancouver has been ruled accidental, the coroner says in a report nearly three years later.Deadpool 2The 40-year-old from New York City was pronounced dead at 8:25 a.m. on Aug. 14.
Harris was "ejected from a motorcycle while engaged in a film sequence during a film production," the report said.No recommendations were made in the report, as violations have already been issued by WorkSafeBC.. As she got to the ramp, the coroner says, video shows she lost control, and instead of coming to a controlled stop, the motorcycle sped up.Harris was able to hold on to the handle bars, but her foot left the foot pegs. Harris and the bike went into the street and struck a concrete median. Harris was thrown from the motorcycle and hit a window of Shaw Tower.
She also rode a dirt bike down the stairs where the ramps would be set up, and the observing stunt co-ordinator was comfortable with Harris's ability to perform what was required, according to the coroner. Harris also had experience with racing on open tracks, driving motorcycles at high speeds and performing high-speed braking.
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