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The Indigo Girls canceled a scheduled concert in Myrtle Beach after their longtime tour bus driver, identified as Kirk, died in a collision on Interstate 20 in South Carolina.
The folk-rock duo Indigo Girls have canceled their scheduled Saturday night performance in Myrtle Beach following the death of their tour bus driver. The driver, identified by the band only as Kirk, was killed in a collision on Interstate 20 in South Carolina early Friday, Oct. 9.
According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, the wreck occurred just before 6 a.m. on I-20 East near mile marker 70 in Richland County. Troopers stated that a 2021 Freightliner tractor-trailer had broken down and became disabled on the interstate. A 2007 Prevost motorcoach subsequently struck the back of the trailer.
The driver of the Prevost died at the scene. Authorities confirmed that no one was inside the tractor-trailer at the time of the impact, and no other injuries were reported. The crash shut down part of the interstate for hours, and the South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the cause.
The Indigo Girls, consisting of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers, confirmed that no other band members or crew were aboard the bus during the incident. In a statement posted on Instagram, the band expressed their grief.
"The Indigo Girls family is devastated by the sudden loss of our beloved bus driver, Kirk, in a fatal collision early this morning," the band said.
The group described Kirk as a long-term companion on their tours. "He shepherded us safely across thousands of miles, through every season and all kinds of weather," the statement read. "He was a joyful constant in our lives, and we will miss him dearly."
The cancellation affects the duo’s performance in Myrtle Beach. The band announced that they would make decisions regarding three additional concerts in the coming days. These scheduled shows include:
"We do not make these decisions lightly and understand the inconvenience this may cause," the band stated. "The tour will resume as soon as we are ready and able."
This incident highlights the risks associated with touring logistics and the human cost of travel accidents in the entertainment industry. The Indigo Girls have maintained a decades-long career in folk-rock, known for songs such as "Closer to Fine" and "Galileo." The loss of a longtime crew member disrupts the immediate schedule of a major touring act, forcing the cancellation of multiple regional events while the band and authorities process the fatal accident.
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