Popular punk band Peelander-Z rushed to hospital after horror crash, cancels California show
Popular punk band Peelander-Z was involved in a serious crash while on tour, leading to the cancellation of their upcoming concert in San Francisco. The accident occurred in New Mexico, resulting in multiple injuries among the band members. A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support their medical expenses and recovery.
- ▪The crash happened on May 18 on Interstate 40 east of Albuquerque.
- ▪A semitruck collided with the band's tour van, leaving the musicians hospitalized.
- ▪Peelander Yellow suffered multiple broken bones and a traumatic brain injury, while Peelander Pink underwent surgery for fractures and internal injuries.
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Metro Popular punk band Peelander-Z rushed to hospital after horror crash, cancels California show By Zain Khan Published May 26, 2026, 5:07 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google A San Francisco concert featuring Japanese punk group Peelander-Z was canceled after the band members were seriously injured in a crash in New Mexico during their US tour. The band had been set to perform Monday at Bottom of the Hill alongside UltraBomb and The Freak Accident. But the venue announced on social media the group was involved in what it described as a “horrific accident,” leaving the musicians hospitalized and facing what organizers said could be a lengthy recovery.
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