A man critically injured in the violent car crash on Rhymer Highway Monday night on St. Thomas was removed from life-sustaining treatment Wednesday afternoon, police confirmed.
Jeavon Sasso, a former member of the influential Awesome Jam Band, was removed from a ventilator around 4 p.m. Wednesday, police said.
Police were still investigating the crash that critically injured the celebrated performer, also known as UnkleMehn or simply Sasso.
Around 10:30 Monday night, police responded to a collision on the Rhymer Highway near the KLR entrance — near the turnoff to Caribbean Cinema and the Moravian church. One of the vehicles had flipped upside down. Witnesses speculated speed may have been a factor, police said, but cautioned that an investigation was still underway.
The other victim, a woman, was being treated for her injuries at Roy Lester Schneider Regional Medical Center, police said.
Jam Band posted on their Facebook page calls for support for their former singer.
“We want to take a moment to send our love and support to our brother, former Awesome Jam Band member Sasso. We’re keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers as you focus on healing, brother. Your energy, talent, and spirit have always been a part of our journey, and we’re standing with you now, wishing you a full and speedy recovery,” the post read.
As of print time, no further information was available on Sasso’s or the other victim’s condition. The Source will update this article when more is known.
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