Justin Mentell of Boston Legal Dies in Car Accident

Boston Legal actor Justin Mentell died in a car accident yesterday. He was only 27 years old. Justin's car had gone down a steep embankment and hit two trees. Justin was not wearing his seatbelt.

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Mentell played attorney Garett Wells on Boston Legal from 2005 to 2006. His body was found near his crashed Jeep, the Associated Press reports. Mentell was born in Texas. His recent films include a role in last summer's G-Force alongside Nicholas Cage.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Justin's family and friends during this very difficult time.