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Toronto Sun
19-06-2025
- Automotive
- Toronto Sun
REO Speedwagon singer injured after falling asleep while driving
Terry Luttrell, 78, had signed autographs until the early morning hours after a concert REO Speedwagon singer Terry Luttrell was injured in a car crash on Sunday after he said he fell asleep behind the wheel the morning after a concert. Photo by REO Speedwagon / Instagram Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account REO Speedwagon singer Terry Luttrell is being treated at an Illinois hospital for injuries he suffered from a car crash over the weekend. Luttrell, 78, rocked out Saturday at the State Farm Center in Champaign-Urbana with his REO Classics band for a one-night appearance. According to Luttrell, he was driving along Interstate 57 when he fell asleep behind the wheel and wrecked his car Sunday morning. 'I was able to get up and get out of the car,' Luttrell told The News-Gazette . 'The airbag went off and cracked my sternum a little bit. I have a little back pain and neck pain. It's nothing that can't be overcome.' Luttrell said he didn't sleep much following the concert after signing autographs at an afterparty until the early morning hours. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'It was just sign-sign-sign,' he said. After leaving the party at 2 a.m., there were dozens of autograph hounds waiting at his hotel as well, he said. 'I had people with Starcastle albums and REO albums,' Luttrell said. 'People were really friendly.' By the time he went to bed, it was 4:30 a.m. He woke up hours later and began travelling to St. Louis for business despite feeling 'a little bit sleepy' as the band's keyboard player followed him in a separate vehicle. RECOMMENDED VIDEO 'It just happened,' Luttrell said. 'I nodded off. I rolled the car over, and I woke up and I was in a cocoon (the airbags). Unfortunately, it totalled the car.' REO Speedwagon guitarist Kevin Cronin said he learned of Luttrell's injury on Wednesday. 'I wish him the best on a speedy recovery,' he wrote on the band's Instagram page. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. While at the hospital, Luttrell learned that some of the nurses who treated him were at his show. But overall, Luttrell said the concert 'was a good show all the way around.' 'You never know what it's going to be like,' he said. 'Everybody (in the band) was excited. It was just a fun evening. 'It was exactly what we thought it was going to be. It was a one-off concert that will never happen again. To say that you were there was a pretty big thing.' Read More Love concerts, but can't make it to the venue? Stream live shows and events from your couch with VEEPS, a music-first streaming service now operating in Canada. Click here for an introductory offer of 30% off. Explore upcoming concerts and the extensive archive of past performances. NHL Editorial Cartoons Soccer NFL Columnists
New York Post
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
REO Speedwagon singer Terry Luttrell injured in car crash after falling asleep behind the wheel hours after band's farewell concert
REO Speedwagon singer Terry Luttrell was injured after he crashed his car when he fell asleep behind the wheel — just hours after performing at the band's farewell concert in Illinois. The vocalist dozed off Sunday morning while driving on Interstate 57, approximately 30 miles south of Champaign, Ill, where the concert was held. 'The airbag went off and cracked my sternum a little bit,' Luttrell told The News-Gazette on Tuesday. 'I have a little back pain and neck pain. It's nothing that can't be overcome.' Advertisement 5 Terry Luttrell cracked his sternum after falling asleep while driving on Sunday. Mark McCloskey / Facebook Luttrell admitted he didn't get much rest before the crash. The rocker sang with his former band on Saturday night during their 'Legacy of REO Speedwagon' farewell concert at the State Farm Center, which is the band's hometown. Advertisement Then, the vocalist went to an afterparty and signed autographs for fans until 2 a.m, according to the outlet. When Luttrell arrived at his hotel early Sunday, he was surprised by 40 additional fans who wanted autographs. The singer went to bed around 4:30 a.m. but didn't stay asleep for long. He woke up a few hours later to drive to St. Louis, nearly three hours south of Champaign, for a business trip. Advertisement 5 Luttrell sang lead vocals on REO Speedwagon's self-titled debut album released in 1971. Getty Images However, approximately 30 minutes into the drive, he fell asleep on Interstate 57. 'It just happened,' Luttrell told the newspaper. 'I nodded off. I rolled the car over, and I woke up and I was in a cocoon [the airbags]. Unfortunately, it totaled the car.' But the musician was still 'able to get up and get out of the car.' Advertisement Luttrell told the news outlet on Tuesday that he planned to stay at the hospital for a few days to receive rehab for his injured body. 5 The singer left REO Speedwagon in 1972 and was replaced by Kevin Cronin. Corbis/VCG via Getty Images 5 Luttrell became the frontman of Luttrell after he left REO Speedwagon. Getty Images 'I just heard about Terry Luttrell's car accident … I wish him the best on a speedy recovery,' the band's longtime frontman Kevin Cronin, who replaced Luttrell in early 1972, wrote in a brief Facebook post late Wednesday night. Michael Mesey, the band's drummer, claimed Luttrell feels grateful to be alive and is 'thankful for all the love and prayers' from fans. 'He is very blessed to have walked away from this accident, mainly a blessing from God and the airbags in his BMW,' Mesey told The Daily Mail. 5 REO Speedwagon performed at the Summerfest Music Festival June 2024 in Milwaukee, Wis. Billboard via Getty Images REO Speedwagon formed in 1967 and brought on Luttrell to sing lead vocals on the band's self-titled debut album in 1971. Advertisement Luttrell left the band in 1972 and became the frontman for Starcastle. REO Speedwagon then picked Kevin Cronin as the leading man. Cronin went on to sing some of the band's most popular songs, including 'Can't Fight This Feeling' and 'Keep On Loving You.' The band stopped touring in 2024 due to 'irreconcilable differences.'
Associated Press
21-05-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
IBN Coverage: Republican Lawmakers Embrace Psychedelic Therapies in Shift Toward Veteran Mental Health Reform
This article was published by IBN, a multifaceted communications organization engaged in connecting public companies to the investment community. LOS ANGELES, CA - May 20, 2025 ( NEWMEDIAWIRE ) - Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R-Texas), a retired Navy SEAL, is part of a rising wave of Republican lawmakers advocating for the therapeutic use of psychedelics to treat PTSD, depression, and suicidality among veterans - a movement recently spotlighted by The Wall Street Journal. After undergoing ibogaine and DMT therapy in Mexico in 2018, Luttrell described the experience as transformative, helping him confront trauma and save his marriage. Now in Congress, he's pushing for science-based, medically supervised access to Schedule I drugs like ibogaine, psilocybin, and MDMA. Joined by fellow veterans in office, including Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) and Rep. Jack Bergman (R-Mich.), Luttrell is helping lead legislative efforts to fund clinical trials through the VA and Pentagon, despite resistance from some conservatives and recent regulatory setbacks like the FDA's rejection of an MDMA therapy from Lykos Therapeutics. Amid this shift, NRx Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: NRXP) and its subsidiary HOPE Therapeutics are emerging as leaders in veteran-focused psychedelic innovation. HOPE is developing ketamine-based treatments for acute suicidality and major depression and is building a nationwide network of… Read More NOTE TO INVESTORS: IBN is a multifaceted financial news, content creation and publishing company utilized by both public and private companies to optimize investor awareness and recognition. For more information, please visit Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the InvestorBrandNetwork website applicable to all content provided by IBN, wherever published or re-published: The latest news and updates relating to NRXP are available in the company's newsroom at Forward Looking Statements Certain statements in this article are forward-looking, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements and may not be indicative of future results. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, among others, various factors beyond management's control, including the risks set forth under the heading 'Risk Factors' discussed under the caption 'Item 1A. Risk Factors' in Part I of the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or any updates discussed under the caption 'Item 1A. Risk Factors' in Part II of the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in the Company's other filings with the SEC. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this article in making an investment decision, which are based on information available to us on the date hereof. All parties undertake no duty to update this information unless required by law. About IBN IBN is a cutting-edge communications and digital engagement platform providing tailored Platform Solutions for select private and public companies. Over the course of 19+ years, IBN has introduced over 70 investor facing brands to the investment public and amassed a collective audience of millions of social media followers. These distinctive investor brands amplify recognition and reach as well as help fulfill the unique needs of our rapidly growing and diverse base of client-partners. IBN will continue to expand our branded network of influential properties as well as leverage the energy and experience of our team of professionals to best serve our clients. IBN's Platform Solutions provide access to: (1) our Dynamic Brand Portfolio (DBP) through 70+ investor facing brands; (2) article and editorial syndication to 5,000+ news outlets; (3) full-scale distribution to a growing Social Media Network (SMN) ; (4) a network of wire solutions via InvestorWire to effectively reach target markets and demographics; (5) Press Release Enhancement to ensure accuracy and impact; (6) a full array of corporate communications solutions; and (7) total news coverage solutions. For more information, please visit Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the InvestorBrandNetwork website applicable to all content provided by IBN, wherever published or re-published: Media Contact IBN Los Angeles, California 310.299.1717 Office [email protected] View the original release on
Herald Sun
09-05-2025
- Herald Sun
William Douglas Luttrell in Korumburra court over crashing car in Mirboo North
Don't miss out on the headlines from Bass Coast News. Followed categories will be added to My News. A self-described 'idiot' who crashed his car into a giant novelty beer mug outside a south Gippsland brewery before fleeing the scene has lost his license for a year. William Douglas Luttrell, 21, pleaded guilty to driving at a dangerous speed, driving unregistered, and failing to report an accident to police at the Korumburra Magistrates Court on Thursday. Police prosecutor Senior Constable Tim Cavanagh said Luttrell was seen speeding along Ridgway Rd in Mirboo North in the early hours of November 14 last year. Luttrell, a former barber, lost control of his Ford Territory when he hit the brakes at the intersection of Ridgway Rd and Thorpdale Rd. He left a long set of skid marks, and only came to a halt when he crashed into a large, novelty promotional beer mug outside the popular Grand Ridge Brewery. The court heard he also hit steel bollards and a tree. Luttrell jumped from his car, rummaged around for his personal belongings, and fled the scene on foot. Hours later, Luttrell went to the Mirboo North police station and made full admissions to being the driver. 'I was going through town and I was going too fast,' he told police at the time. Luttrell said he was 'just being an idiot', his decision making had been off and he left the scene because he panicked. Get the latest news straight to your inbox. Subscribe to our email newsletters. Magistrate Tim Walsh said Luttrell was lucky he wasn't killed or seriously injured. Luttrell's licence was cancelled and disqualified for a year and was fined $800 without a conviction.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Illegal immigrant murderers could face death penalty under new GOP bill
FIRST ON FOX: A House Republican is seeking to ensure illegal immigrants who commit murder in the U.S. are eligible for the death penalty in all 50 states. Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, is introducing a bill on Thursday called the Justice for Victims of Illegal Alien Murder Act, which would establish a new class of federal criminal offenses specifically directed at convicted murderers who are in the country illegally. It would make those criminals eligible for life in prison or the death penalty if convicted of first-degree murder. Meet The Trump-picked Lawmakers Giving Speaker Johnson A Full House Gop Conference Such a bill would strengthen federal prosecutors' claims of jurisdiction over such crimes, even in states where the death penalty is abolished. "We can hold those individuals accountable at the federal level because they're here illegally. And here we are with that legislation," Luttrell told Fox News Digital on Wednesday. Read On The Fox News App He said part of the impetus for the legislation was a case in his home state of Texas in 2023 when a man who had been deported multiple times was arrested for killing five people in the U.S. "That guy shouldn't have been here as well. He had been deported a couple times, snuck back across the border, and now this happened. It's time for us to step in and do this," Luttrell said. It's also spurred partially by President Donald Trump, who signed an executive order in January mandating the death penalty for illegal immigrants who commit "all crimes of a severity demanding its use" and for people who murder police officers. Brown University In Gop Crosshairs After Student's Doge-like Email Kicks Off Frenzy Luttrell said he's hopeful at least some Democrats will support the bill as well. "I do not run away from those conversations at all, because I think it's necessary. That shows the American people that we're working together on this. The American public voted for this administration because of the border," he said. Luttrell's bill is backed by seven House Republican co-sponsors, including Republican Study Committee Chair August Pfluger, article source: Illegal immigrant murderers could face death penalty under new GOP bill
