Pitchfork

Bottom of the Hudson's summer tour ended tragically yesterday (July 29) as a van carrying members of the band careened off I-40 in central North Carolina following a blowout. According to a report in The Fayetteville Observer, 28-year-old Trevor Butler-- BOTH's bassist-- was killed in the accident, while driver and bandmate William Chesterton Chambers and other passengers were injured.

Butler, reportedly the only vehicle occupant not wearing a seatbelt, was thrown from the van as it rolled over several times. Newly recruited drummer Greg Lytle also suffered severe injuries; he was flown to Chapel Hill for emergency treatment and is presently in critical condition.

Bottom of the Hudson had just wrapped up a string of dates in support of their latest release, Fantastic Hawk, which came out on Absolutely Kosher earlier this month.