Jason Aldean tour bus crash kills Albert Kennedy in Indiana: Country singer offers prayers on WhoSay, 'Nothing prepares you for something like this'
Early Monday morning (October 28), Jason Aldean's tour bus struck a predestrain by the name of Albert Kennedy, killing him instantly. The popular country singer later posted a statement on WhoSay, expressing his heartfelt condolences and prayers.
Reports confirm that at around 1:30 a.m. on Monday, Kennedy walked in front of the tour bus' path on U.S. Highway 41 in Indiana. Aldean was on-board the bus at the time of the accident. Authorities later confirmed that Aldean's bus driver was not at fault for the tragic incident.
The 36-year-old "The Only Way I Know" crooner later wrote on his official WhoSay account:
With a heavy heart, I'm sad to say that a man passed away last night after stepping out in front of my bus in Indiana. In all the years I've been touring and all the miles we've driven, nothing prepares you for something like this to happen. I'm praying for Albert Kennedy's family and friends today and ask that you do the same.
Several fans also expressed their condolences:
This is not the first time Kennedy was found wandering down U.S. Highway 41. Earlier this month, the 49-year-old Bicnknell resident was arrested for walking down the same busy road. As Hometown News reports:
On Tuesday, October 8, around 5:13 p.m. officers got a report of a man walking down the center line of U.S. 41 N heading south. Albert Joseph Kennedy, 49, of Bicknell was located walking on the center line, causing vehicles to have to brake on the highway.
Albert Kennedy was warned to stay out of the roadway and was arrested for Obstructing Traffic.
Kennedy is being held at the Knox County Jail on $3000 bond.
Thoughts and condolences go out to Kennedy's family and friends during this difficult time.