On August 16,2005, Ranft was a passenger in his 2004 Honda Element which was being driven by his friend, Elegba Earl, when Earl lost control and crashed through the guard rail while northbound on Highway 1.
On August 16,2005, Ranft and his friend Eric Fierson were passengers in Ranft's 2004 Honda Element, which was being driven by Ranft's other friend, Elegba Earl. Earl suddenly lost control and crashed through the guard rail while northbound on Highway 1.