American rapper, J. Cole has canceled his Sacramento concert after a member of his touring crew was killed in a trucking accident Thursday morning, August 27.
In a statement, Cole's team says, "Following the tragic passing of a member of the touring crew in a trucking accident this morning," his scheduled performance at Golden 1 Center on August 27 has been called off.
The team adds, "Our thoughts are with the crew member’s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time."
The driver was hauling equipment for Cole’s show when the big rig overturned on southbound Interstate 5 near Woodland, California, U.S. The crash happened around 6:00 AM, and CHP says the driver was the truck's only occupant.
The musician's touring truck was hauling equipment ahead of the show at the Golden 1 Center when it crashed and overturned shortly after 6:05 a.m. in Yolo County, northwest of Woodland, KCRA reported.
Authorities say the truck drifted onto the right shoulder, then overturned when the driver tried to steer it back onto the freeway. The driver was extricated, and a helicopter was called to the scene, but CHP later confirmed the person died.
The wreck happened on southbound I-5 between the Zamora and Dufour areas, with the overturned semi blocking all lanes just south of County Road 95.
The Golden 1 Center later confirmed the person killed was a member of J. Cole's touring crew and that Thursday night's Sacramento show was called off.
"Our thoughts are with the crew member's family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time," read a statement from Golden 1 Center said.
Ticketmaster buyers will get automatic refunds, while those who purchased tickets elsewhere must seek refunds from their original point of purchase.
