Upon This Dawning Involved in Van Accident: ‘We Just Got Hit by a Truck’

by | Jan 24, 2013

Upon This Dawning were involved in an accident — the band’s van was hit by a truck on an icy road early Thursday morning.

“So many trucks are upside down,” the band said. “Our van is fucked up but fortunately we’re all safe!”

The group will likely drop off their current West Coast tour with Chelsea Grin and I Declare War.

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