Yesterday afternoon, Ben Koller, the drummer for bands Converge and Mutoid Man, was involved in a terrifying t-bone car accident. His vehicle rolled over in the middle of the road, leaving him shaken but fortunately alive.
Koller took to Instagram to share a photo of the aftermath, along with a detailed account of the incident. According to him, the offending car collided with his vehicle in the middle of the street, causing it to flip onto its roof. The driver then fled the scene, leaving behind their front bumper and license plate.
The photo shows Koller‘s Toyota flipped onto its roof, surprisingly still intact despite the severity of the accident. It’s a miracle that Koller escaped without major injuries, as he himself noted: “Nice little Sunday. They t-boned me and fled the scene. Luckily their bumper flew off and had the license plate on it. I’m somehow walking and talking and pretty lucky to be alive. Don’t waste a second – this thing could be over at any second and it’s completely out of your control. I think god wants me to finish my work at @heavymusiccollective. ok bye see you at saddest day fest.”
The news of the accident sent shockwaves through the music community, with artists from bands like Touché Amoré, Pile, God’s Hate, Russian Circles, The Red Chord, and Suicidal Tendencies reaching out to wish Koller a speedy recovery. Despite the accident, Koller is determined to perform at Converge‘s upcoming ‘Saddest Day 2025’ festival, which is scheduled to take place next Saturday. The festival will feature an impressive lineup, including Converge, Touché Amoré, Soul Glo, and recently announced, Full Of Hell.
In a remarkable display of gratitude, Koller commented on his Instagram post, tagging Toyota’s official account and saying, “Thank you for saving my life.” Toyota responded with a message of relief and appreciation, stating, “We’re sorry this happened to you, but we’re also relieved that you’re okay. Thank you for sharing and for being a part of our Toyota Family.”
We wish Koller all the best in his recovery and look forward to seeing him perform at the ‘Saddest Day 2025’ festival.
