UPDATE: As of September 23, an official statement has been issued on the Lost Lands subreddit. It states, “Last night, emergency response teams attended to a car accident in the vendor campgrounds. One individual was taken to the hospital and is reported to be in good condition. The Licking County Police Department is managing the investigation and has taken one person into custody.”
The Lost Lands subreddit has exploded with discussions following an incident that occurred last night. According to various Reddit users, an inebriated driver crashed into several vendor tents, causing injuries to multiple individuals. While the details are still unfolding, it appears that the Lost Lands team is minimizing the situation, deleting comments related to the event.
Overview of the Incident at Lost Lands
Social media, particularly Reddit, became the primary source of information as multiple users shared images of the event. During the late hours of Saturday, a vehicle went on a rampage and destroyed numerous tents. One prominent account alleged that Lost Lands security and officials failed to call 911 or provide necessary assistance to the victims. Subsequently, Festive Owl provided a summary of the confirmed details.
I have been gathering information on the incident that occurred overnight at Lost Lands. While some details remain unclear, I want to avoid making any assumptions, especially regarding the health and safety of attendees. Here’s what has been confirmed so far:
Around 3 AM in the…
— Festive Owl (@TheFestiveOwl) September 22, 2024
This situation is still developing, and more information will be released as it becomes available. Currently, the official Reddit page for the event is deleting related posts and comments, and no formal statements have been made. The event is produced by Canadian DJ and producer Jeffrey Scott Abel, known as Excision, and features an immersive camping experience primarily focused on bass music.
*Cover image credit: Lumpy_Scholar_1407 on Reddit
