The Sacramento Bee reports that Deftones bassist Chi Cheng is in a coma in a San Jose hospital following a car accident in Santa Clara on Monday (November 3). It isn’t immediately clear what caused the crash or if anyone else was injured, but Cheng is currently listed as being in “serious, but stable condition”. Deftones vocalist Chino Moreno confirmed the accident today in a posting at the Deftones studio blog for their forthcoming album Eros:
“It deeply saddens me to inform you all that our brother Chi Cheng was involved in a terrible car accident [Monday] night. He is currently in a Northern California hospital in serious, but stable condition. I am on my way up north right now to be by his side, along with the rest of our bandmates and family. Chi is one of the strongest people I know, and I’m praying that his strength will get him through this. Please say a prayer for him as well.”
What’s even more disheartening is that apparently Cheng was leaving a memorial service for his older brother when his car was hit.. My thoughts are with Chi and his friends and family. Get better soon so that you can finish up that cd and get back out on the road to see us! You’re in our prayers man!
MIND INVERSION 