Ex-Mastodon guitarist Brent Hinds killed in motorcycle crash, according to a report of Atlanta News First.
Atlanta News First reports that former MASTODON guitarist Brent Hinds died in a car accident on Wednesday night (August 20) in southeast Atlanta, Georgia. He was 51. The Fulton County medical examiner’s office has reportedly confirmed his passing.
An incident report from the Atlanta Police Department states that officers responded to an accident at the intersection of Memorial Dr. SE and Boulevard SE at approximately 11:35 p.m. “Upon arrival, officers located an unresponsive male who was involved in the collision,” the police said. “The male appeared to be operating a Harley Davidson during the time of collision. Medical personnel pronounced the male deceased. The other driver involved, a female who occupied a BMW SUV remained on scene. The APD Accident Investigations Unit responded to the scene to determine the circumstances. Preliminary investigation indicates the male was traveling West on Boulevard. The female operating the BMW SUV failed to yield while turning left and collided into the male victim who was operating the Harley Davidson. The investigation remains active at this time”.
In March, MASTODON announced that the band and Brent Hinds had “mutually agreed to part ways” after “25 incredible years together.”
Hinds had been MASTODON’s lead guitarist and vocalist since 2000, performing alongside bassist/vocalist Troy Sanders, drummer Brann Dailor, and guitarist Bill Kelliher.
Rest in Peace, Brent.
