Last night at SXSW, 23 people have been reported injured and two have been confirmed dead after a car plowed through a crowd outside a bar near the Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas.
23 individuals have been transported. Of those 5 are in critical condition, 2 deceased. #SXSW
— Austin Police Dept (@Austin_Police) March 13, 2014
According to Austin Police Chief, the driver was said to be under the influence and attempting to escape police in his silver Toyota. The driver was a lone black male who had weaved through parking lots, went the wrong way and drove at top speeds. Unfortunately all while striking dozens of people, a van and a moped. The 2 that are deceased were said to be on the moped.
The EDM/Rap hybrid group known as SPLITBREED were first on the scene as they encountered this terrible tragedy. They tweeted that “We came to SXSW for music” and “never thought we would witness a massacre first hand.” “We were the first ones on the scene.” They continued to tweet and share their experience below.
None of them deserved it in shock right now……fuck I can't believe the guy wasn't hurt at all. Love you all be safe.
— SPLITBREED (@SPLITBREED) March 13, 2014
He ran over people for blocks I can't believe this shit. Thoughts and prayers for the victims family's our sincere condolences.
— SPLITBREED (@SPLITBREED) March 13, 2014
Heartbroken they didn't deserve it. We tried to save lives but but they were gone on impact
— SPLITBREED (@SPLITBREED) March 13, 2014
Our hearts go out to all of the victims and the victim's families of this tragedy.
