Man struck and killed by Dropkick Murphys tour bus

18 November 2014 | 8:07 pm | Alex Sievers
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Veteran Celtic punk rockers, Dropkick Murphy's, were recently involved in an accident with their tour bus striking and killing a pedestrian.

Veteran Celtic punk rockers, Dropkick Murphys, were recently involved in an accident with their tour bus striking and killing a pedestrian.

The deceased, Dalton Lane Clark, 23, was reportedly walking down the center of the highway, and then jumped in front of the band's bus, damaging it severely.

The seven-piece band, who are currently on tour in the US, told fans the other day that "...we were involved in a tragic and fatal accident when a pedestrian suddenly ran onto the road in front of our tour bus. Police suspect a suicide".

A donation page has recently been set up to support Clark's family.

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Below is the full statement from the band regarding the tragic accident.

"Hello Tulsa fans. We have some tough news – we have to cancel tonight’s show at Cain’s Ballroom.

After last nights San Antonio show we were en route to the Dallas airport to drop off Al and then continue on to Tulsa (as we mentioned yesterday Al is flying home for the funeral of a life long friend).

Sadly however, just north of Austin we were involved in a tragic and fatal accident when a pedestrian suddenly ran onto the road in front of our tour bus. Police suspect a suicide.

We were left with a driver that has been severely shaken up by the accident and a bus too damaged to continue onto Tulsa.

Throughout the early morning hours we tried every possible way to get our band and gear to Tulsa but we’ve simply run out of time.

As much as it pains us to miss a show and we truly apologize for it, we’d like to stop and acknowledge that a man has lost his life. Please keep him and any family he might have in your prayers.

All tickets purchased via phone or Internet will be automatically refunded. Those who bought tickets in-person can return to the Cain box office during business hours for a refund.

Tulsa: thanks for your support and understanding. We will see you soon!"