Country singer killed in road accident
Up-and-coming Texan singer dies aged 33
Rising country star Buck Jones, aged 33, has been killed after being hit by a vehicle as he walked alongside an interstate service road in Texas.
The singer, who released album 'Lucky Star' in 2005, was struck from behind early on Saturday (March 17).
Co-producer Billy Block explained Jones had blown a tyre on his vehicle and was looking for assistance when he was killed.
The driver of the vehicle which hit the singer was taken in custody under a charge of intoxicated manslaughter.
The singer leaves behind seven-month-old son Walker Dylan Jones and wife Amy-Beth Jones.
Speaking of the tragedy, Billy Block said: "Buck will be warmly remembered for his easy smile and positive attitude. His memory and his music will live on."
The singer, who released album 'Lucky Star' in 2005, was struck from behind early on Saturday (March 17).
Co-producer Billy Block explained Jones had blown a tyre on his vehicle and was looking for assistance when he was killed.
The driver of the vehicle which hit the singer was taken in custody under a charge of intoxicated manslaughter.
The singer leaves behind seven-month-old son Walker Dylan Jones and wife Amy-Beth Jones.
Speaking of the tragedy, Billy Block said: "Buck will be warmly remembered for his easy smile and positive attitude. His memory and his music will live on."
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