Monday, September 22, 2008

Travis Barker - Critical Condition

On Friday, September 19 former drummer for the punk rock group Blink 182 Travis Barker and Disc Jockey DJ AM were involved in a plane crash in West Columbia, South Carolina. Both are in critical condition after experiencing third degree burns. Barker was burned from his torso down and Adam Goldstein better known as DJ AM was scorched on his forearm and a portion of his scalp. The pilot, co-pilot, security guards and close friends of the musicians were killed during the crash. A coroner reported Monday that both pilot and co-pilot died from inhaling fumes and suffering from burns. One witness said he saw the the two musicians in the street near the wreck frantically trying to douse their clothes from the burning. Federal officials said Sunday that a tire blew and the pilot attempted to abort the takeoff, yet it could not be stopped. The survivors, even though in critical condition, are getting better and becoming more stable. The burns from the fire will not be the only harsh rememberance of the accident; the memories of friends and co-workers close to Barker and Goldstein will greatly be missed.





source: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,425970,00.html