A warning to paparazzi chasing Justin Bieber -- it can be deadly.

On Tuesday night a photographer attempting to shoot photos of the Bieb's Ferrari was killed when he was stuck by another car. And the kicker -- Justin wasn't even in the car, according to TMZ.

It all went down after the Bieb's white Ferrari was pulled over by the Highway Patrol for what's being called a routine traffic stop on Sepulveda Boulevard, the road the runs parallel to the 405 Freeway near the Getty Center in Los Angeles. The LAPD is reportedly investigating the incident.

Justin issued a statement through his rep that 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."

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