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jacksoul Singer In Critical Condition Following Crash
Haydain Neale, 36-year-old singer of Toronto-based band jacksoul, is in hospital in critical condition following a vehicle accident on Friday evening at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue and Kennedy Road [map].
The performer’s injuries are serious, but he remains stable. His family has requested that details of his injuries and the hospital he has been admitted to remain private.
Hamilton-born Neale currently lives in The Beaches with his wife and daughter, and won a Juno Award this year for R&B Soul Recording of the Year. Messages of support can be directed to [email protected].
UPDATE (September 10): A 20-year old Toronto man has been charged with Turn Not In Safety relating to the accident, where Neale’s Vespa scooter collided with the man’s Honda Civic.
Photo courtesy of Sony BMG.