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Dr. Derek Shepherd Has Died. World-renowned brain surgeon Derek Shepherd has died. The talented doctor, whose car was broadsided after he helped to rescue victims of another accident, died Thursday shortly after doctors failed to properly diagnose the extent of his injuries.
In the Season 11 finale, Dr. Shepherd saves four car accident victims. While checking his phone in his car afterward, he is struck by a semi truck and winds up brain dead. Dr. Grey eventually decides to take him off life support.