The city of Austin is still scrambling after tragedy struck when a drunk driver hit innocent bystanders leaving two dead and 23 people injured, including five in critical condition.
The incident took place outside of a Tyler, the Creator show at 12:30 a.m. on Thursday (March 13). Patrons waiting to get into The House of Vans were struck.
The venue was scheduled to host an event Thursday but as a result of the early morning incident, the Stereogum day party has been cancelled.
Vans has released the following statement in response to the tragic events:
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and families of last night's senseless tragedy. We are working together with SXSW and city officials on next steps. We will be canceling all events scheduled for this afternoon. Tonight's events are still pending, we will communicate information as it becomes available."
Stereogum's owner SpinMedia also issued a statement.
"Due to the terrible tragedy in Austin last night, the daytime events scheduled at The Mohawk have been cancelled. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families."
It has been previously reported Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo said that the incident began as a DWI stop at a gas station on the I-35 access road. The suspect is said to have been driving "high-rate speed."
The man then stuck a group of people waiting outside of a club. He attempted to flee before police took him into custody.
He will be charged with two counts of capital murder and 23 counts of aggravated assault with a vehicle.
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