Henry Blight "Toby" Halicki (October 18, 1940 – August 20, 1989) was an American director, writer, stunt driver, actor, and filmmaker.

[1][2] His father, originally from Austria, was an auto mechanic and automobile salesman, and opened his own repair shop, Halicki Garage, in 1919.

[citation needed] Halicki compacted 10 vertebrae performing the film's 128-foot-long (39 m) jump finale and walked with a limp afterwards.

[10] Halicki bought over 400 automobiles to destroy in the film, which was to feature improved car chases and storyline.

When a cable attached to the tower snapped unexpectedly, it sheared off a telephone pole, which fell on Halicki, killing him instantly.