Minn. Musician, British Rock Duo Killed In Wrong-Way Crash In AZ
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- A Minnesota musician and crewman known for his work at music venues around the Twin Cities has died after a wrong-way head-on crash in Arizona, along with the members of a British rock duo, Her's.
According to multiple reports, Trevor Engelbrektson, who recently celebrated his 37th birthday while on tour with Her's as their tour manager, was involved in a crash on U.S. Interstate 10 in Arizona Wednesday morning.
The two band members, Stephen Fitzpatrick and Audun Laading, along with
Engelbrektson were struck by a pickup truck going the wrong way at around 1 a.m. All three were killed in the collision. The truck driver was also killed.
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The record label posted an announcement following the crash:
Engelbrektson, who is married and has two children, will be honored at a fundraiser and memorial at Mortimer's in Minneapolis on April 2.
Many in the music community shared their grief online following the crash.
The news of Trevor Engelbrektson passing, along with Stephen Fitzpatrick and Audun Laading from Her's, sent shockwaves through our community. Our thoughts are with their families and loved ones. This is a reminder to hold your friends close. Tell your people that you love them.
— First Avenue (@FirstAvenue) March 29, 2019
and rest in peace Trevor Engelbrektson, a sound tech, their tour manager, husband & father of 2, and a man well known in the music industry from his hometown of MN to all the places he regularly visited with the artists he worked with. https://t.co/E9By0M23zp
— BrooklynVegan (@brooklynvegan) March 29, 2019
