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Terry Luttrell Recovering After Car Crash Following REO Speedwagon Farewell Concert

Falling asleep at the wheel on Interstate 57 caused a cracked sternum followed by a multi-day admission to Carle Foundation Hospital for rehabilitation.

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American singer Terry Luttrell of progressive rock group Starcastle performs live on stage with the band in the United States on 12th April 1977. (Photo by Michael Putland/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Luttrell stayed up signing autographs until 4:30 a.m. after the June 14 farewell concert at the State Farm Center
  • He nodded off while driving to St. Louis on Interstate 57 near Champaign-Urbana, causing his vehicle to roll over and be totaled
  • The June 14 show was a one-off reunion marking REO Speedwagon’s planned end of touring after members cited irreconcilable differences
  • Luttrell, 78, is hospitalized at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana and is expected to remain there for several days of rehabilitation
  • Several nurses treating him had attended his farewell appearance, underscoring the overlap between his fans and caregivers