Punk group Converge have recently gotten into a car accident while on tour. The story is they were traveling through Oregon when they hit a patch of black ice. Luckily, no member of the band was hurt, unless you can consider the van’s bumper an active member.
The band released the following statement: “After driving all day/evening, we hit a patch of black ice in the mountains of Oregon. We were forced to turn into a highway divider at 40mph in order to avoid sliding under a slew of 18 wheelers. The van spun 180 degrees after impact, and we were left facing the wrong direction on the highway. We spent a few hours prying our bumper off our front wheels. Thankfully, we are rolling again. Bands, be safe put there. Never take anything for granted.”
I’m surprised things like this don’t happen more often. Let’s be happy the band is safe.
