Jason Priestley (born August 28, 1969), actor, was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He is best known for his role on the television series Beverly Hills 90210 as the virtuous Brandon Walsh. He also appeared on the short-lived television series Sister Kate (1989). He received good reviews for his work in Love and Death on Long Island (1997), in which he played a teen idol. In 2004 he became a series regular on Tru Calling.
His hobbies include race car driving. In 1999 he participated in the first Gumball 3000 rally, driving a Lotus Esprit V-8. In August 2002, he was seriously injured during a practice run at the Kentucky Speedway when his automobile crashed into a wall at nearly 290 km/h.
The investigation revealed that the driver of a 1999 silver Porsche, who was later identified as JasonPriestly, 30 years of age, and a resident of Los Angeles, had collided with several fixed objects and a parked car.
Priestly's vehicle, who was later identified as Chad Cook, 27 years of age and a resident of Hollywood.
Priestly was released later this morning on $50,000 bail.
SPARTA, Ky. -- Actor Jason Priestley, on the fast track to a major professional racing career, was in serious condition with a concussion, broken back and other injuries from a head-on crash in his race car at almost 180 mph.
Jason Priestley is rushed from the infield hospital to an awaiting helicopter after crashing during a practice session for the Kentucky 100.
Jason Priestley details his racing progression in an interview the day prior to his crash.
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