Pedestrian Killed by Dropkick Murphys Tour Bus
Following their Saturday night show in San Antonio, Dropkick Murphys were involved in a fatal vehicular accident when an 
unidentified pedestrian reportedly stepped out in front of the band’s tour bus.
Although the investigation is still in motion, authorities believe that this was an act of suicide. The victim’s name has yet to be released, but what has been suggested is that this stretch of road is notorious for suicide attempts.
As a result of the incident, Dropkick Murphys cancelled their Sunday night show in Oklahoma. The band said that their driver was “severely shaken up” and that their bus was too damaged to continue along with.
Here’s the statement in which the band published on its official Facebook page:
“Hello Tulsa fans. We have some tough news – we have to cancel tonight’s show at Cain’s Ballroom.
“After last night’s 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 road 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 box office during business hours for a refund.
“Tulsa: thanks for your support and understanding. We will see you soon!”
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