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Minn. Musician, British Rock Duo Killed In Wrong-Way Crash In AZ

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- A Minnesota musician and crewman known for his work at music venues around the Twin Cities has died after a wrong-way head-on crash in Arizona, along with the members of a British rock duo, Her's.

According to multiple reports, Trevor Engelbrektson, who recently celebrated his 37th birthday while on tour with Her's as their tour manager, was involved in a crash on U.S. Interstate 10 in Arizona Wednesday morning.

The two band members, Stephen Fitzpatrick and Audun Laading, along with
Engelbrektson were struck by a pickup truck going the wrong way at around 1 a.m. All three were killed in the collision. The truck driver was also killed.

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The record label posted an announcement following the crash:

Engelbrektson, who is married and has two children, will be honored at a fundraiser and memorial at Mortimer's in Minneapolis on April 2.

Trevor Engelbrektson
Trevor Engelbrektson (credit: Mortimer's via Facebook)

Many in the music community shared their grief online following the crash.

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