The Dropkick Murphys tour bus was involved in a fatal accident on Sunday in Round Rock, Texas. The bus was on route to Dallas from San Antonio when a pedestrian allegedly committed suicide by running in front of the band’s bus on Interstate 35.
No one in the band was hurt, but the accident caused a significant delay as the bus driver was “shaken up” by what happened, and the bus suffered damages needing repair.
Having run out of time to arrive at the scheduled tour stop, the band has regrettably canceled their Tulsa, Oklahoma, concert at Cain’s Ballroom . They are currently on the road promoting their latest album, Signed and Sealed in Blood .
The Dropkick Murphys Facebook page offered an explanation to their disappointed fans.
“Hello Tulsa fans. We have some tough news – we have to cancel tonight’s show at Cain’s Ballroom.
“After last nights San Antonio show we were [en route] to the [Dallas] airport to drop off Al and then continue on to Tulsa (as we mentioned yesterday Al is flying home for the funeral of a life long friend)
“Sadly however, just north of Austin we were involved in a tragic and fatal accident when a pedestrian suddenly ran onto the highway in front of our tour bus. Police suspect a suicide.
“We were left with a driver that has been severely shaken up by the accident and a bus too damaged to continue onto Tulsa.
“Throughout the early morning hours we tried every possible way to get our band and gear to Tulsa but we’ve simply run out of time.
“As much as it pains us to miss a show and we truly apologize for it, we’d like to stop and acknowledge that a man has lost his life. Please keep him and any family he might have in your prayers.
“All tickets purchased via phone or Internet will be automatically refunded. Those who bought tickets in-person can return to the Cain’s box office during business hours for a refund.
“Tulsa: thanks for your support and understanding. We will see you soon!
“Love, DKM”
Due to circumstances beyond our control, we have canceled the Tulsa show tonight. Click here for the full details—> https://t.co/0ue3u7zrzi
— Dropkick Murphys (@DropkickMurphys) November 16, 2014
Celtic punk rockers the Dropkick Murphys are expected to continue their tour later this week, after damages to the bus are repaired, with a scheduled performance in Mexico City.
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