Photographer killed shooting Justin Bieber's car

Justin Bieber has spoken of his shock and sadness after a man was killed after taking pictures of the teenage star's car.

The 29-year-old photographer was struck by a vehicle last night after taking pictures of the singer's white Ferrari in Los Angeles.

The singer was not in the vehicle, which had been pulled over by police officers at about 6pm. The 18-year-old today released a statement in which he called for new laws for paparazzi photography.

It is believed the female driver of the vehicle which struck the man stopped other cars from hitting his body.

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Death: A photographer who was following Justin Bieber's white Ferrari in Los Angeles was killed Tuesday evening as he was trying to snap photos of the singer's vehicle. This picture shows the crash scene

In his statement, as reported by CNN, Bieber said: 'While I was not present nor directly involved with this tragic accident, my thoughts and prayers are with the family of the victim.

'Hopefully this tragedy will finally inspire meaningful legislation and whatever other necessary steps to protect the lives and safety of celebrities, police officers, innocent public bystanders, and the photographers themselves.'

The photographer - believed to be called Chris - was tailing Bieber’s white Ferrari when it was pulled over by Califoia Highway Patrol officers.

He got out of his car to take pictures but was struck by a Toyota Highlander SUV as he was running back to his own vehicle.

Photographs taken from the scene show the man's hat and shoe lying in the road where he was hit.

It is believed the female driver of the car which struck the photographer stopped other cars from hitting the man's body after she had called 911.

Los Angeles police officer Sergeant Rudy Lopez said the highway patrol men had noticed the photographer taking pictures close to the scene. He said one of the officers asked him to retu to his vehicle.

A paparazzo was struck and killed after he got out of his car to shoot pictures of Justin Bieber's white Ferrari (file photo)

Bieber's Ferrari costs upwards of $200,000, according to reports (file photo)

Sgt Lopez said: 'He verbally ordered him to retu to the vehicle, he had to order him twice and he seemed reluctant to go back, but eventually he did.

'When the photographer retued to the vehicle it did not appear that he was looking and he was struck by a vehicle traveling southbound.'

The photographer, who has not yet been identified, died at a hospital shortly after the crash.

The sports car - which contained two of Bieber's friends - was parked on the side of Sepulveda Boulevard near Getty Center Drive after the traffic stop.

No charges are likely to be filed against the motorist - believed to be female - who hit the man.

The LAPD is continuing to investigate the man’s death. A representative for the department did not immediately retu MailOnline's request for comment.

Bieber, 18, had only last night helped ring in the new year, performing on 'Dick Clark's Rockin' New Year's Eve.'

While the singer was confirmed by sources not to be in the Ferrari at the time of the accident, the singer has had a gruelling couple of months.

Only last month, a gruesome plot to murder the Canadian crooner was revealed.

Justin Bieber performed last night on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve at CBS studios in Los Angeles

Mark Staake and his nephew, Tanner Ruane, were allegedly plotting to kidnap, torture, and kill the singer while he was in New York to perform at Madison Square Garden.

Martin had ordered for ‘the murder and castration’ of the 18-year-old singer.

And in November, the ‘Baby’ singer had a run-in with a paparazzo who claimed Bieber was driving too fast. ‘What do your parents think about what you do? Do you tell them, “I stalk people for a living”?’ the singer asked.

The incident held up traffic in Hollywood. Before speeding off, Bieber said, ‘You guys love this, don’t you?’