Dropkick Murphys Tour Bus Crash Death: Irish Rockers Cancel Concert After Suicide Accident, Tulsa Fans Support Instagram/Facebook Apology

The popular Irish-punk band Dropkick Murphys were scheduled to play a gig in Tulsa, Texas on Sunday (November 17) before embarking on the international leg of their tour. Unfortunately, an tragic turn of events forced the Boston natives to cancel the concert.

Just hours before the show, the band released this official announcement on Facebook:

Hello Tulsa fans. We have some tough news - we have to cancel tonight's show at Cain's Ballroom.

After last nights San Antonio show we were enroute to the dallas airport to drop off Al and then continue on to Tulsa (as we mentioned yesterday Al is flying home for the funeral of a life long friend)

Sadly however, just north of Austin we were involved in a tragic and fatal accident when a pedestrian suddenly ran onto the highway in front of our tour bus. Police suspect a suicide.

We were left with a driver that has been severely shaken up by the accident and a bus too damaged to continue onto Tulsa.

Throughout the early morning hours we tried every possible way to get our band and gear to Tulsa but we've simply run out of time.
As much as it pains us to miss a show and we truly apologize for it, we'd like to stop and acknowledge that a man has lost his life. Please keep him and any family he might have in your prayers.

The "Going Out Of Style" rockers then offered compensation for those disappointed fans:

All tickets purchased via phone or Internet will be automatically refunded. Those who bought tickets in-person can return to the Cain's box office during business hours for a refund.

Tulsa: thanks for your support and understanding. We will see you soon!

Most fans were completely understanding:

Brian Flynn: "So sorry to hear. Tragic, but well handled by the band. Thoughts to your bus driver, the person and their family."

Douglas Tooley: "It's just a show. Thoughts to the bus driver. That's gotta be a mind bender for sure. Classy post."

Sean Driscoll: "Rough week! Hope your driver recovers. Glad you are all alright!"

Bryce Hurst: "Anytime I'm down I listen to 'surrender' off of 'the meanest of times' album. I will be listening to that album today. Best of luck guys." 

Terri Laforge: "So sad. Thank you for showing your compassion for this poor soul and those he left behind. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you and to the family and friends of this poor man." 

Details surrounding the actual crash still remain hazy. The boys later posted this on Instagram:

 Thank you all so much for your compassion. We appreciate the thoughts and prayers on behalf of all involved. On a good note our support acts Bryan McPherson and Blood or Whiskey are already in Tulsa and will be playing a FREE show at The Hunt Club. It's just around the corner from Cain's Ballroom. These are two of the most amazing live acts we've ever toured with. If you could please show them some love we would be grateful. Bryan is on at 9pm and Blood or Whiskey at 10pm. The Hunt Club, 224 N. Main Street, 918-599-9200 www.thehuntclubtulsa.com Love Always, DKM

A photo posted by Dropkick Murphys (@dropkickmurphys) on Nov 11, 2014 at 1:54pm PST

DKM will head to Mexico City on November 19, and continue touring from there - check out the full schedule on the band's official website.

Thoughts and condolences go out to all those affected by this sad incident.