Dump Truck Crashes into Iconic Whisky a Go Go, Cancels Boy Hits Car Show
An unexpected incident occurred on Friday, sending shockwaves through the West Hollywood music scene. A dump truck careened out of control and crashed into the legendary Whisky a Go Go, causing significant damage and a power outage, ultimately leading to the cancellation of Boy Hits Car's scheduled performance.
According to reports, the dump truck, loaded with dirt from a nearby construction site, experienced what investigators suspect was a brake failure. This sent the vehicle careening down Clark Street towards the bustling Sunset Boulevard. The truck's uncontrolled path resulted in a collision with five vehicles, including a mail truck, before it finally slammed into the back of the Whisky a Go Go.
"I was running away from it all the way from the top of the hill. The truck was chasing me, almost killing me," one witness recounted to KABC. Another witness, Evan Lindley, described the chaotic scene: "We heard crazy crunching and squealing from up the hill... And then we saw the truck go through the gates there and smash through the cars, and it hit the building."
Fortunately, despite the scale of the incident, no serious injuries were reported. Anthony Reyes, who was inside the venue when the crash occurred, described the impact: "One loud bang and the building moved... So we were like, is this a huge earthquake? Or what just happened?"
The crash also impacted the immediate surroundings, causing a power outage that initially affected over 1,400 customers. Southern California Edison crews worked to restore power, rerouting it to minimize the impact.
The timing of the incident was particularly unfortunate for the band Boy Hits Car, who were scheduled to headline a show at the Whisky a Go Go that evening. "It's ironic," said Craig Rondell from Boy Hits Car. "It's fitting to this band because it seems like something like this always happens. But, you just roll with it, it's rock n' roll." The band confirmed the show's cancellation and announced plans to reschedule, offering refunds to ticket holders.
Adding a touch of dark humor to the situation, Boy Hits Car also noted the coincidental release of their new single, "Mind Elevation," on the same day as the crash. You can give their new single a listen.
The Whisky a Go Go management hopes to reopen the venue as soon as possible. While the incident caused considerable disruption, the fact that no one was seriously injured is a testament to luck. It also serves as a stark reminder of the unexpected events that can impact even the most iconic institutions.
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