Johan Camitz (June 29, 1962 – August 10, 2000) was a Swedish director of music videos and advertisements.
He later worked for Propaganda Films and shot commercials for Volkswagen, Diesel, and Nike.
[5] In August 2000, after a night out with friends and colleagues in Manhattan, Camitz was crossing the street on his way to his apartment in Soho when he was hit by an SUV, resulting in his death at St. Vincent's Hospital Medical Center several hours later.
[4] The driver of the vehicle had been shot in a gang-related incident and was attempting to flee his attackers, but he was unable to maintain control of his vehicle and drove up on the sidewalk, striking and killing Camitz.
The driver was reported dead at the scene from his gunshot wounds.