Alex Miller, a country music singer who made an appearance on American Idol Season 19, was reportedly involved in a fatal car accident in Kentucky earlier this week.
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In a statement on Instagram, Miller’s team revealed that he had been traveling home from vacation with several members of his band when their bus was hit by a car.
“Sadly, the driver of the car is deceased,” the post reads. “Alex sends his thoughts and prayers to the gentleman and his family. No one on the bus was injured. Kentucky State Police are investigating.”
Alex Miller’s manager also spoke out about the accident, calling it very unfortunate. He also said that he and Miller are “very sorry that the driver of the car is deceased.”
The Kentucky State Police also released a statement about the car crash. It was noted that members of the agency’s Post 11 London unit investigated the two-vehicle fatal collision that occurred at approximately 10:28 p.m. in Rockcastle County on South Wildness Road.
“The preliminary investigation indicates a 2004 Toyota Rav4, operated by James M. Mcpheron, 53 years old of Mount Veron, KY, was traveling westbound on South Wildness Road when he lost control of his vehicle and veered into the path of a 1997 Vanhool (Tour Bus),” the statement reads. “The Bus was operated by Roger D. Miller 43 years old of Lancaster, Ky.”
The Kentucky State Police also said that Mcpheron was transported to Rockcastle Regional Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. He was pronounced deceased by the Rockcastle County Coroner.
“The ongoing investigation is being conducted by KSP Post 11 Trooper Aron Jones. He was assisted at the scene by Post 11 Personnel, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, Mount Vernon Police Department, Rockcastle EMS, Mount Vernon Fire Department, and the Rockcastle County Coroner.”
Alex Miller Continued to Pursue His Music Career Following His ‘American Idol’ Departure
Although he wowed the American Idol judges with his rendition of I Walk the Line, Alex Miller was eventually eliminated before making it to Season 19’s Top 24. However, that didn’t stop Alex Miller from continuing to pursue his music career.
While speaking to Taste of Country in 2022, Miller spoke about how he stands out in country music. “I feel like I’m kind of a Matt Dillon when it comes to country music,” Miller said. He was referencing the Gunsmoke character. “I do stick to my guns.”
Alex Miller then said that he does what he enjoys musically. “At the end of the day if you can’t get up and enjoy what you do, what’s the point in doing what you’re doing?”
Miller then said that the songs he has written have felt personal. “I feel like as I grow I’ll delve into more dark things. But right now, it’s all fun and upbeat.”