Trace Adkins photo courtesy of Capitol Nashville.
Earlier today in Caddo Parrish, Louisiana , a pickup truck crossed the center line and crashed head-on into the tour bus carrying the band of country music singer Trace Adkins. Both men in the truck were killed upon impact. None of Adkins’ band received serious injuries, however, five were taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital for treatment of minor injuries and observation.
Adkins, who was not on the bus, had already arrived at the venue when he heard the news. He went to the scene in a van where he picked up the uninjured band members, then went to the hospital to check on the others.
“This is a real tragedy,” says Adkins. “Two people have been killed and I don’t even know their names. So out of respect for their families, I prefer not to comment too much at this time.”
Here is a news report from KSLA in Lousiana:
Adkins, who is a native of Sarepta , Louisiana is still planning to perform a scaled-down acoustic set at tonight’s show with Martina McBride at the CenturyTel Center in Bossier City, Louisiana. He will not perform at tomorrow night’s concert (2/14) in Pensacola, Florida , however Martina McBride and Sarah Buxton will go on as scheduled.
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trace im so sorry i hope your band is ok. I am also thinking about the poor young men involed in the accident. My prayers are for everyone involved.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your band members. I am so sorry to hear about the two men that didn't survive. God bless their famlies. I was not surpreised to hear how caring and thoughtful you were to all concerned.
My heart goes out to the family's of those that lost loved ones. I will keep them and Trace's band members in my prayers
My thoughts and prayers go out to the families of these young men, to Trace, his band and their extended families, crew. Sometimes, as fans , we think of the 2 hours on stage but forget about al lthe miles of travel and road conditons and dangers every day. Especailly in a winter as harsh as this one nationwide. God Bless and comfor al linvolved. You are in our hearts.
Trace as soon as I heard about what happened I started sending prayers to the families of the men who where killed! Plus sending prayers to you and your band members, too! By knowing what kind of man you are, there isn't a question in my mind that you wouldn't show a deep compassion to everyone! That's why your fans dearly LOVE you for being a Class Act guy! GOD BLESS YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jeffrey Ferguson the passenger in the truck is my cousin-in-law. Thank you for all your prayers, both families need it. Jeffrey was married and left behind 3 small kids. It has been an extreme devastation in the family. I don't not know what else to say or or do.. But I am planning on having a benefit for the family to help out a little….
Thank you Trace for honoring them at your concert. That was greatly appreciated…
God Bless everyone…….
Lorena@offthelinetxk.com
Heartfelt prayers are with you and your entire family. May you all be blessed wth strength, comfort and peace in the days ahead. I was at Trace's show Saturday night and it was very clear how much he truly cares. His tribute to both men had many in tears.
Lorraine, I am so sorry for the loss of Jeffrey. It was a life taken too too soon. My condolences to his wife, children and the rest of his family. I know Trace is taking this loss tremendously because he also lost his youngest brother to a tragic auto accident many years ago. I am sure this has opened up his wound seeing this happen to another young man. Once again, I am so sorry for your loss. I will pray God help the families in their hour of need.
I was a friend of the young man that was driving the truck, he was a great guy and will be missed by many. Trace Adkins, I thank you for your compassion in the situation and i hope that we can all become stronger from this. Thanks everyone for your prayers and thoughts. Please continue to pray for the two familes that lost a loved one on this day.
Heartfelt prayers are with you and all those who loved him. May you all be blessed wth strength, comfort and peace in the days ahead. I was at Trace's show Saturday night and it was very clear how much he truly cares. His tribute to both men had many in tears.
Kimberli, please express my condolences to the families of your friends that perished. Though I am on the other side of the country, I feel for the mothers of these two young men. I have also lost a child and know firsthand the agony they are going through. I am so sure Trace feels for their families because he lost his youngest brother who was the same age (21 years old) to a tragic auto accident. As a fan of his, I know his heart is aching for this loss. Once again, please offer your friends family my deepest sympathies.
Remember God is with you through it all even this. So lean on him and he will give you the streangth to carry on. My prayers are with everyone involved and their families. May you allways trust in God to see you through.
My prayers are with Trace's band and their families right now. I saw him in concert a couple weeks ago and he was agreat performer, but his actions really show how wonderful a guy he is.
My thoughts & prayers go out to Trace & the band as well as the family of the two guys killed in this tragic accident! May God bring peace of mind, heart & spirit to the families of the two guys passed on & to Trace & his band members.I pray that the two were right with God & that would make it all at least easier to accept! May God protect you Trace & ALL of your band members from this day forward! As Always & Forever, your fans & LOVE YOU !!!
My prayers for the families of the men that were killed and to all that were involved.
So sorry for the loss of the two young men and my prayers go out to their families. Glad Trace's band members are all safe.
My prayers to band members. Trace , going to the accident scene, getting
your band members that were not taken to the hospital and then everyone going
to the hospital and still performing for your fans, You are a good man Trace!
My thoughts and prayers are with all involved. This is so tragic.
The band members,and the families are in my prayers too.
Words can not express to everyone involved in this horrible accident.I pray for the ones who did not make it, also the band members! God bless .
I am so sorry to hear about the accident, and i pray for the families of the people killed. Glad Trace and his band are ok.
God be with you all. I pray for the lives lost and the lives that this tragedy has impacted. I pray that God will get you through. I'm so glad their wasn't anymore lost but I know that the families will make it through this tragic time in their lives. God Bless you all may God help you deal with all the pain and suffering you may experience.
WE can not judge what happened till we get the facts. Only the man up above can judge. We love you Trace and hope everyone in your band is doing well.. GOD was on your side.
Today Sunday we will say a pray at my church,
Prayers and thoughts….Deb
When I bow my head tonight
There'll be no me, myself and I
Just watch my wife and kids please Lord
That's all I ask for anymore
That's all that matters anymore
God bless
Trace has a big heart he doesn't just think of himself. My thoughts and prayers go out to all that was involved .And Trace. May God take care of all out there that travel.
Trace, I was at your show tonight and all I can say is that you are a man of integrity and class. Your concern for those men who lost their lives and their loved ones, as well as your obvious care for your band members is inspirational and you set the standard for how to deal with this kind of tragedy. You are in my prayers every day and I am thankful you weren't on the bus and are physically ok. It was clear that this has been a devastating day for you and I pray that you be surrounded by people who love you and will support you through this. My prayers will continue and also go out to your band members.
My heart and prayers go out to the fataly wounded young men,taken too soon…..it's horrible,all there is to say is hang on to faith and I know that's not much right now ,and can't tell you when it get's better personal experience,but they are in heaven try to hold on to that,i wish there were better words…….my prayers are also with the band members involved for injuries and they are forever changed……and to my friend Trace,I wasn't suprised to read you went to the scene,I know it was so difficult,but you are a man of immense character and I know you are forever changed again,I am so sorry………Kristina
May God be with the family members of the two men that perished in this tragic accident. Thank the Lord that Trace is okay and that his band members weren't seriously injured. Trace is one class act because he showed respect to the two men's family by not commenting. God please watch over everyone traveling, especially in these harsh winter conditions going on throughout that region.
How tragic. God Bless Trace and his band and God's mercy on the died two young drivers of the truck
My prayers go out to the band members and to Trace. Also prayers for the two men who didn't survive the crash.