‘Power’ crew member struck, killed by vehicle while working on New York City set, police say

A "Power" crew member was struck and killed on the film set in New York City, officials said. (Starz)

A production assistant for the popular Starz series “Power” was struck and killed by a vehicle early Monday morning while he was setting up parking cones on the television set in New York City, police said.

Starz temporarily shut down production for the series following the death of Pedro Jimenez, Deadline reported.

The 63-year-old crew member was setting up for filming in Brooklyn’s Boerum Hill neighborhood when a 2006 Ford Explorer struck him about 4:20 a.m. Monday. Jimenez, of New York, was taken to the hospital where he later died.

The driver, a 64-year-old man, remained at the scene.

A Starz spokesperson confirmed to Deadline that Jimenez had been working on the series since it premiered in 2014.

“We are deeply saddened by the loss of one of the members of our Power family,” the spokesperson told Deadline on Monday. “Our thoughts are with Mr. Jimenez’ family as we work to fully understand what has happened.”

Executive producer 50 Cent also confirmed the news on Instagram writing: "I just learned we lost Pedro Jimenez, a member of the Power production team early this morning. My prayers and condolences are with the entire Jimenez family."

Production on the series was temporarily shut down out of respect for Jimenez’s family, though it's unclear when filming will resume.

None of the cast members were on set at the time of the incident, according to Deadline.

“Power” is currently filming its sixth season, which is expected to premiere in 2019. The show is set in New York City and follows the life of James “Ghost” St. Patrick, who lives a double life as a nightclub owner and drug kingpin.