[Update 9:40 p.m. - The benefit concert and fundraising effort have been postponed indefinitely at the request of the families affected. Here's our updated story.]
BY MELISSA RUGGIERI
Following the news of the devastating car crash involving members of the metal bands Khaotica and Wormreich, a memorial concert and GoFundMe page have already been established.
Three people died Monday and eight others were injured when a van carrying members of the two heavy metal bands wrecked in northeast Georgia, authorities said ( follow all of the AJC's updates here ).
The deceased are Nicholas R. Crisostomo, 25, from Round Hill, Va.; Ian A. McKinney, 30, from Madison, Tenn.; and Paul. J. Truesdell, 29, from Mableton, Ga.
Those injured in the accident are: Matthew A. Shaner, , 31, from Silver Springs, Md.; Jasmine Zarinebaf, 19, from Naperville, Ill.; Kamilla Hayes, 44. from Norcross, Ga.; Batricia Shoemaker, 49, from Jonesboro, Ga.; Christopher Pezzano, 45, from Toney, Ala.; Christopher E. Pyle, 27, from Owensboro, Ky.; James C. Berile, 25, from Leesburg, Va.; and Stephen K. Shoemaker, 53, from Jonesboro, Ga.
The band’s driver, who was not injured, is Sergio J. Quesada, 27, from Athens, Ga.
The benefit concert will take place on April 13 at The Basement, the venue where the bands were headed to perform tonight. The GoFundMe page is accepting donations and also providing updates on those in the vehicle who are hospitalized.
Money raised from the fund will benefit the survivors and families of the band members.
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