Update #1 – July 14th 06:14pm:
Former drummer Mike Portnoy has also now commented:
FUCK!!!!!!!! I just got off stage to about 50 texts…I am beyond devastated….I've been told my dear friend @zo2david didn't make it FUCK https://t.co/S5LOSbnSZb
— Mike Portnoy ?? (@MikePortnoy) July 14, 2017
I'm feeling a horrible mix of shock, confusion & devastating sadness…my prayers go out to my #AdrenalineMob brothers ?? I'm heartbroken…
— Mike Portnoy ?? (@MikePortnoy) July 15, 2017
Update – July 14th 05:39pm:
Sad news has surfaced as it has been revealed that Adrenaline Mob‘s bassist David Zablidowsky perished in the crash. The band’s former bassist John Moyer (also of Disturbed, etc.) confirmed the news, sharing the following tribute:
Tragedy previously struck the band in 2015 when their drummer AJ Pero (also of Twisted Sister fame) passed away while touring with the band.
Original Story:
Adrenaline Mob were involved in a fatal accident while headed to a show in St. Petersburg, FL today around noon. According to Gainesville.com, a tractor-trailer veered off Interstate 75 and slammed into the band’s RV, which had been parked on the side of the road to deal with a spare tire. The band were traveling in a convoy with an RV as well as a van with an accompanying trailer. The RV caught fire following the crash.
One person died in the accident, with three listed in critical condition and another three in stable condition. Gainesville.com have extensive photographs from the crash with identities of the deceased and injured yet to be made public.
Crash on I-75 near Micanopy. FHP says there were three vehicles involved. One fatality confirmed at this point. pic.twitter.com/UMUaf8AtVS
— Marissa Sarbak (@MarissaSarbak) July 14, 2017
FHP confirms one fatality in crash on I-75. I'm headed to the scene now. Pictures credit: @AlachuaSheriff pic.twitter.com/9ohsl8jI6N
— Marissa Sarbak (@MarissaSarbak) July 14, 2017
