LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A collision involving an Uber on the way to the Louder Than Life music festival left a passenger critically injured on [date].
HB Abels, 25, was traveling from the airport to the festival grounds when the crash occurred at approximately [time]. According to authorities, three vehicles were involved in the incident, and Abels was ejected from the Uber.
Elizabeth Abels, HB's mother, confirmed that her son is receiving medical care. “He's in critical condition, and the doctors and nurses are taking very good care of him,” she said.
Friends and colleagues quickly mobilized to support Abels. A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to assist Elizabeth Abels in traveling to Louisville to be by her son's side, as she is the sole family member authorized to make medical decisions.
Rebecca Martos, a friend of HB, noted the dedication Abels has shown in building his career as a front-of-house audio engineer, emphasizing the community's response to his situation. “The bands that he's touched, the people that he has helped — it's no surprise that people are trying to help because he has helped so many people,” she stated.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing, with lane closures reported in the area. Further updates will be provided as information becomes available.