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06/09/2010
ELO Cellist Killed In Hay Bale Accident
A former member of rock group Electric Light Orchestra was killed when a large hay bale crashed into his van while he was driving.
Mike Edwards, who played cello with the Birmingham band between 1972 and 1975, died when the 600kg bale rolled onto the A381 in Halwell, Devon, around 12:30pm on Friday.
Mr Edwards, 62, is believed to have swerved into another vehicle after the bale struck his van.
The driver of the second vehicle was unhurt in the collision.
Mr Edwards, who lived in Totnes, was a founder member of the classical Devon Baroque orchestra, and taught the cello. He reportedly was due to play with the medieval folk band Daughters of Elvin on Saturday evening.
(KMcA/GK)
Mike Edwards, who played cello with the Birmingham band between 1972 and 1975, died when the 600kg bale rolled onto the A381 in Halwell, Devon, around 12:30pm on Friday.
Mr Edwards, 62, is believed to have swerved into another vehicle after the bale struck his van.
The driver of the second vehicle was unhurt in the collision.
Mr Edwards, who lived in Totnes, was a founder member of the classical Devon Baroque orchestra, and taught the cello. He reportedly was due to play with the medieval folk band Daughters of Elvin on Saturday evening.
(KMcA/GK)
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