Early Graves Vocalist Killed in Van Accident

by Ryan Minic | Aug 2, 2010

The Gauntlet is reporting that Early Graves vocalist Makh Daniels was killed early this morning in the band’s van accident.

A van carrying nine members of Early Graves crashed on Interstate 5 in Central Point, OR at 5:30 AM this morning when the driver fell asleep. The band was on their way to a show in Reno, NV.

Daniels was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver and one passenger were injured and transported to Rogue Valley Medical Center.

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