Lucian Piane Dies After Glendale Car Collision

Lucian Piane, a producer, songwriter and contributor to RuPaul's Drag Race, died in Glendale after being struck by a car while on the street, according to TMZ and the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. Emergency crews pronounced him dead at the scene.

Law enforcement sources told TMZ that Piane was hit by a vehicle in Glendale early Monday morning and later identified after authorities initially found he did not have identification on him.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner recorded Piane's death as occurring Monday, while online records noted that he died in the street. The Glendale Fire Department told TMZ that crews attempted to treat him before he was pronounced dead.

Piane had recently drawn attention from fans after posting a series of concerning videos on Instagram. The posts appeared to show him spending significant time on the street, leading followers to question his safety.

According to law enforcement information provided to TMZ, Glendale police took Piane into custody on Saturday for being under the influence of a controlled substance and again on Sunday for assault on an officer or emergency personnel.

TMZ reported that Piane received citations for both incidents and had a court date scheduled for the same day he died. The outlet said authorities were working with information from those incidents during the timeline surrounding his death.

Piane was recognized for his work across multiple seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race, where he served as a judge, producer and songwriter. His contributions included work connected to the show's music and performances.