Three members of a college’s marching band were killed when a truck exploded while they were changing a flat tire on the side road.
Southern University and A&M College, an historically black college in Baton Rouge (La.), are mourning the loss three members of its Human Jukebox.
The victims have been identified by the Louisiana State Police as Teran Williams (19), Dylan Young (21) and Broderick Moore (20). Young and Williams hail from Dallas, Texas, while Moore is from Cedar Hill, Texas.
Police confirmed that the students were trying change a tire on their jeep, when a passing truck drove onto their shoulder and struck their left side.
After the accident, Clyde Gay (62-year-old truck driver) was taken into custody. Police are still investigating the circumstances of the accident. He was subject to a routine toxicology exam.
Kedric Taylor, Human Jukebox manager, said he was “absolutely devastated” to hear about the band’s members.
Taylor said that Dylan Young and Terry Williams were some of my most inspiring, humble, and talented teachers. “The dedication and work ethic they showed Human Jukebox was inspiring.”
Both Williams and Moore were music majors. Young was a sophomore majoring mechanical engineering.
Dennis Shields, President Southern University, expressed his sympathy to the victims’ families.
Shields stated in a letter to students that Facebook. I encourage you to talk to someone you trust about your feelings.
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards, joined Shields by extending condolences for the families and friends who lost their loved ones.
Edwards said, “They were committed to their education, were extremely talented and brought joy for everyone who had the chance to hear them play as a part of one the greatest college teams of the country.” Twitter.
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