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What Happened To Andy Andrew James Chaves? Car Accident Linked To Cause Of Death

The death news of Andy ‘Andrew’ James Chaves, a musician, and vocalist of the band Katastro, in a lethal car accident at Newport Beach, has shocked internet users, and fans are curious to know about the accident.

According to officials, a car smashed into construction equipment in Newport Beach early Thursday, killing three people and injuring three more.

The accident happened at 12:45 a.m. on the Pacific Coast Highway when the car crashed with a curb and then drove into roadwork equipment, according to officials.

The Tesla Model S involved in the accident, according to the Orange County Register, was equipped with a system that offers auditory and visual warnings as well as the capacity to reduce speed and apply the brakes if it detects a risk of a frontal collision.

Katastro: Who Is Andy ‘Andrew’ James Chaves?

Andy ‘Andrew’ James Chaves is a musician and singer of the band Katastro. He has a one-of-a-kind ability to capture listeners with his unlimited energy, meaningful lyricism, and soulful rapping and singing.

Katastro was founded in 2007 by Andy Chaves, drummer Andrew Stravers, and guitarist Tanner Riccio in Tempe, Arizona. Ryan Weddle, a bassist, later joined the band to round out the present lineup.

The band rose to prominence by combining elements of rock, funk, blues, and hip hop in a unique way. Strange Nights, published by LAW Records in 2016, catapulted the band into the national spotlight.

What Happened To Andy ‘Andrew’ James Chaves? Car Accident Linked To Cause Of Death

Andy ‘Andrew’ James Chaves of Arizona was one of three people who died in the accident in Newport Beach.

Three individuals were killed and three workers were injured when the automobile in which Andrew and two other people were riding collided with construction equipment. The cause of the car accident is still being investigated.

The Orange County coroner’s office identified Wayne Walter Swanson Jr., 40, of Newport Beach, and Crystal McCallum, 34, of Texas as the other two.

Andy ‘Andrew’ James Chaves Family Details

Andy ‘Andrew’ James Chaves was married to his wife, Cel Quihuis-Bell. They had a daughter in their family. There are no further details about Andy’s family on the internet.

Andrew was a secretive guy who did not use to post much about his family. He used to avoid media attention.

In an interview, he stated that on several occasions, his battle with addiction came dangerously close to destroying the band and potentially his life.

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Lorie Orum

Update: 2024-05-19