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Hollywood has lost yet another talented young star. 27 year old Justin Mentell was killed when his 2005 Jeep SUV hit two trees. The accident report states Mentell veered off an embankment on highway 39, which is near Mineral Point, Wisconsin. He was not wearing his seat belt at the time of the crash and was apparently ejected from the vehicle.

The tragic accident was reported around 8:30 am Monday morning according to the Iowa County Sheriff’s department. Mentell was found near his vehicle in the rural area and pronounced dead at the scene. It is unclear when the accident actually happened. Drugs and alcohol do not appear to have played a factor in the accident. His mother believes he may have fallen asleep at the wheel.

Mentell is most famous for his role as lawyer Garrett Wells during the 2005-2006 season of Boston Legal. He grew up in the small town of Waukegan and had returned there after a few years in Hollywood. The talented man was an accomplished speed skater, actor, musician and world traveler. He was named to the US Junior National Speedskating team in 2000. He moved back to his hometown to work on his art.