The young men, who hailed from the Dallas area, were changing a tire on their 1999 Jeep Laredo at the time of the crash, LSP said. They died from injuries at the scene.
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All three victimskilled in Tuesday’s crash were members ofthe “Human Jukebox” marching bandat Southern University, according to Director of Bands Kedric Taylor and President-Chancellor Dennis J. Shields.
Moore and Williams were freshmen majoring in music, while Young was a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering, Shields said.
Taylor is remembering his former students as “some of the most promising, humble, and talented student musicians” he has ever instructed.
“I am at a loss for words and utterly devastated to hear the news,” the band director said Wednesday in a statement shared on Facebook. “The dedication and work ethic they displayed to the Human Jukebox was inspiring.”
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“They were dedicated to their education, incredibly talented and provided joy to everyone who had the opportunity to hear them play as part of one of the greatest college bands in the nation,” the governor wrote.
An investigation into Tuesday’s crash is ongoing, LSP said. Toxicology tests for the semi driver are also pending.
source: people.com
