Alexander Jennings Outer Banks

'Outer Banks' star Chaese Stokes' stand-in Alexander 'AJ' Jennings has tragically died. He was the victim of a hit-and-run incident on July 5.

“Still trying to process why certain things happen, and why the world works in the ways that it does,” he wrote. I am still at a loss of words how this happened & cannot imagine the pain his family is going through. “Fly high angel.” Outer Banks crew & cast suffered a terrible loss when AJ was stuck by two cars, that fled the scene early this morning,” the post read. “I cannot fathom the shock and tragedy of AJ’s sudden loss and our thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time. The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office is the investigating police agency.”

Alexander 'AJ' Jennings was killed in North Charleston, where Outer Banks is currently filming its third season.

"Still trying to process why certain things happen, and why the world works in the ways that it does," he wrote on Wednesday. "My heart is shattered. "I cannot fathom the shock and tragedy of AJ's sudden loss and our thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time," Kimmie Stewart Casting added. "It is with great sadness that I share on Tuesday Alexander 'AJ' Jennings' mother informed me of his tragic death," read the statement. Officials said a male pedestrian was walking on the road shortly before 2:30 a.m. when he was struck by a vehicle that fled the area. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital, where he died. The pedestrian was then hit by another vehicle, which also left the scene, according to witnesses.

Alexander Jennings, 22, had moved to Charleston from New York to stand in as a double for the lead male role, John B. He was fatally struck in a ...

Following its debut in 2020, the action-adventure series became an instant hit among teens and climbed to the top of the Netflix charts. “We extend our sincere condolences and love to the entire Jennings family.” Authorities continue to search for the driver of the first vehicle. Always always making others hearts warm and being so damn selfless.” “Your life was just starting. Jonas Pate, creator of “Outer Banks,” said he and the cast and crew are “heartbroken” by the death of Jennings.

A stand-in for Chase Stokes on the hit show 'Outer Banks' was killed this week in a horrific car accident -- this as the new season continues to film in ...

He writes, "Still trying to process why certain things happen, and why the world works in the ways that it does. One of those friends, it seems, was Chase himself ... who also honored AJ by taking to social media. We JUST talked about how pumped you were about your tunes, how far you'd come with that ole 6 string and your want to keep creating art. I understand this message may be difficult to process for those of you that met & became fast friends with AJ." Life-saving measures were unsuccessful ... Jennings succumbed to his injuries. 22-year-old Alexander 'AJ' Jennings was struck by two vehicles early Tuesday morning in Charleston, both of which fled the scene.

The Outer Banks cast and crew are in mourning this week after Alexander 'AJ' Jennings, the stand-in for lead star Chase Stokes, was killed in a hit-and-run ...

The second vehicle was located later during a traffic stop in downtown Charleston. The first vehicle has not been located and no description of the vehicle was immediately available. "I am still at a loss of words about how this happened & cannot imagine the heartache his family is going through. Stokes, who stars as John B. Routledge on Outer Banks, shared a heartbreaking tribute to Jennings on his Instagram Story Wednesday. The pedestrian was hit by a second vehicle, which also left the scene, a witness told deputies. A pedestrian was walking on the road and struck by a vehicle, which fled the scene. "I understand this message may be difficult to process for those of you that met & became fast friends with AJ."

Alexander 'AJ' Jennings had been working as a stand-in actor for Chase Stokes's John B character on Netflix series Outer Banks when he was killed.

He continued: "I wish I had more words to say right now, but the past day has been a struggle to stay the least. Shortly after, he is said to have been struck by a second vehicle which also failed to stop. "My heart is just shattered.

Alexander 'AJ' Jennings, 22, a stand-in for Netflix's Outer Banks' Chase Stokes was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Tuesday morning.

AJ was a beautiful, kind soul & a bright light every day on set. I understand this message may be difficult to process for those of you that met & became fast friends with AJ,' 'It is with great sadness that I share on Tuesday Alexander 'AJ' Jennings' mother informed me of his tragic death. 'Still trying to process why certain things happen, and why the world works in the ways that it does. The first vehicle that struck him did not stop. Both vehicles that hit Jennings fled the scene.

Netflix series 'Outer Banks' stand-in Alexander 'AJ' Jennings was killed in hit-and-run collision while walking in Charleston, South Carolina, ...

"'Outer Banks' crew & cast suffered a terrible loss when AJ was stuck by two cars, that fled the scene early this morning. We will miss this amazing human & his infectious smile dearly." The show focuses on a group of friends seeking a treasure with personal significance to his character. The coroner's office reportedly listed his time of death as 3:13 a.m., according to TMZ. He moved to Charleston from New York to work as our John B photo double/stand in this season. We all love you, you touched all of our lives and made us all better people, and for that - thank you AJ. Fly high angel."

Outer Banks actor Alexander Jennings was killed in a double hit-and-run incident in North Charleston, South Carolina on Tuesday, July 5th.

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A car hit the pedestrian then fled the area. The victim was transported to the hospital where he died. The Charleston County Coroner identified the victim as ...

The series was renewed for a third season this past December. "Still trying to process why certain things happen, and why the world works in the ways that it does," he wrote on Wednesday. "My heart is shattered. The victim was transported to the hospital where he died.

Alexander “AJ” Jennings, who was a double/stand-in for actor Chase Stokes on the Netflix series Outer Banks, has died after being struck twice in a double ...

Chase Stokes, who plays John B Routledge in the teen drama, shared a tribute to Jennings in an Instagram Story. “Still trying to process why certain things happen, and why the world works in the ways that it does,” he wrote. The death was confirmed by Kimmie Stewart Casting, which works on the Netflix show. The second vehicle’s driver was later pulled over in a traffic stop, but no charges have yet been made.