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Semi-Truck Crash Injures Peelander-Z, Benefit Concert Set May 29

5/23/2026

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A semi-truck rear-ended Peelander-Z’s van near Albuquerque on I-40, sending three members to intensive care.
The crash caused broken bones, fractured vertebrae and broken ribs, leaving Kengo (Yellow) unresponsive after ventilator removal.
Brad Raffenaud said doctors view the outlook as promising and confirmed all three members are alive.
Local musicians will hold a benefit concert on Friday, May 29, at InsideOut on Central Ave to fund the band’s medical expenses.

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A semi-truck rear-ended Peelander-Z’s van near Albuquerque on I-40, sending three members to intensive care.
The crash caused broken bones, fractured vertebrae and broken ribs, leaving Kengo (Yellow) unresponsive after ventilator removal.
Brad Raffenaud said doctors view the outlook as promising and confirmed all three members are alive.
Local musicians will hold a benefit concert on Friday, May 29, at InsideOut on Central Ave to fund the band’s medical expenses.