Lamont Bentley, 31, costar of 'Moesha'

LOS ANGELES -- Lamont Bentley, an actor who appeared in more than a dozen films and TV shows but was best known for his role on the comedy series "Moesha," died early Wednesday in a car crash in Ventura County. He was 31.

Mr. Bentley was traveling alone on the 118 Freeway shortly after midnight when he headed for an offramp at a high speed, witnesses told authorities. His Mercedes-Benz ran through a stop sign, tore through a fence, and rolled down an embankment, where he was thrown from the car.