Beloved rock star Ann Everton has been killed in a horrific car crash on the way to the first gig of her band’s US and Canada tour.
Everton, a 43-year-old member of the band Darsombra, tragically lost her life in a multi-vehicle crash in upstate New York as she traveled to perform, her grieving family has confirmed.
The horrific crash unfolded on Interstate 87 at 3.30pm October 3, when Everton and her bandmate Brian Daniloski, who is also her husband, were en route to Canada.
New York State Police said the duo’s van crashed into a trooper’s cruiser while an officer was conducting a traffic stop with their blue lights on.
Officials said that Everton was pronounced dead at the scene, while the trooper and Daniloski were treated for injuries in hospital.
Everton’s brother-in-law, Jon Garrett, remembered the Maryland-based musician as ‘an incredibly warm and generous soul’ and a ‘true artist’.
‘She devoted her life to creativity in all its forms—through her visual and video projects, and through music as one half of Darsombra with her beloved husband, Brian Daniloski,’ Garrett wrote on Instagram.
‘Together, they built a beautiful life, touring the world to share their art and nurturing a vibrant community of independent artists in their hometown of Baltimore.
The horrific crash unfolded on Interstate 87 at 3.30pm October 3, when Everton, 43, and her bandmate Brian Daniloski, who is also her husband, were on their way to Canada
Beloved rock star Ann Everton (pictured) has been killed in a horrific car crash just as she was about to begin a hotly-anticipated tour. Darsombra band member Everton, 43, died in a collision in upstate New York while she was on the way to a gig, her relatives have confirmed
Darsombra is a trans-apocalyptic galaxy rock duo from Baltimore, Maryland, USA
‘Ann was truly one of a kind, and she will be deeply missed.’
Garrett added that Daniloski also suffered ‘severe injuries’ in the crash and that his relatives have launched a fundraising page to support him.
‘We know Ann would have wanted nothing more than to ensure Brian is cared for during this difficult time, and we are deeply grateful for any donations,’ he said.
The fundraising page said their van had been written off by the accident.
‘The van has been totaled, and a significant amount of money has been lost,’ the page reads.
‘This GoFundMe is a small way that we can support Brian and help him get back on his feet during this extremely trying time.
‘Brian and Ann’s pure love for each other should serve as an inspiration to us all to stand with, and for, the ones who mean so much to us.’
Mourners had donated more than $44,000 via the page as of Tuesday afternoon.
Darsombra is a trans-apocalyptic galaxy rock duo from Baltimore, Maryland, according to the band website.
‘Known internationally for walking the line between glam-prog-psych-stoner metal and site-specific installation performance art, their hallucinogenic live shows are often met with the following responses: “I didn’t know what to expect, but that was awesome”, “I’ve never seen anything like that before”, and “it was like tripping on acid, without the acid,”’ the website reads.
‘The band has a committed DIY cottage industry ethic, self-producing their music and videos and booking their own tours globally.
‘They bring a stadium show in a cargo van or a handful of suitcases, and have performed in 48 states and 25 countries worldwide since their inception in 2005.’
This is a breaking news story with updates to follow.
