Famous Artist Abruptly Cancels Concert After Fatal Crash

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Famous Artist Abruptly Cancels Concert After Fatal Crash

J. Cole abruptly canceled his Aug. 27 concert at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, following the death of a crew member.

The venue announced the cancelation on Instagram, noting that the unidentified crew member died in a trucking accident that same day.

“Following the tragic passing of a member of the touring crew in a trucking accident this morning, J. Cole’s performance at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento tonight, August 27, has been canceled,” their statement read. “Our thoughts are with the crew member’s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.”

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The deceased individual was hauling equipment for J. Cole’s show at approximately 6:00 a.m., when the rig he was driving overturned on southbound Interstate 5 near Woodland, California, according to TMZ.

The California Highway Patrol said he was the only one in the truck at the time of the fatal accident.

Authorities said the truck veered to the right shoulder and the driver was attempting to regain control by steering back onto the roadway when the truck overturned.

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The driver was extricated, and a helicopter rushed to the scene to expedite life-saving measures, but despite best efforts, hew as later pronounced deceased, according to TMZ.

The driver’s age and identity were not disclosed.

J. Cole is currently traveling as part of his “The Fall-Off Tour.” (RELATED: Famous Rock Band Involved In Fatal Car Crash)

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Ticket holders who purchased tickets through Ticketmaster will be automatically refunded, and point-of purchase returns are available for ticket holders who bought their tickets from sources other than Ticketmaster.