R.I.P. Michael Hastings, 33. He was killed in a car crash in Los Angeles early this morning. BuzzFeed and Rolling Stone have both released statements about Hastings' death.
You may remember Hastings for his piece on Gen. Stanley McChrystal that led to McChrystal's firing.
He is survived by his wife, Elise Jordan.
Rachel Maddow had a tribute to him in tonight's show.
Kossack Leto Atreides also shared some his personal experiences with Hastings as well in this diary.