Country rock star Kid Rock is mourning the loss of his personal assistant, Michael Sacha, who tragically died in an ATV accident on the musician’s Nashville property. The incident has left Kid Rock, real name Robert Ritchie, and his entire entourage in deep sorrow.
According to a Metro Nashville Police Department report, the fatal accident occurred early Monday morning. Sacha, 30, had driven two individuals down Kid Rock’s driveway on an all-terrain vehicle to meet their Uber driver around midnight. On his return trip to the residence on the ATV, the accident happened. Sacha was discovered on an embankment on Monday morning by Kid Rock and a friend, who immediately contacted emergency services. Police have classified the death as accidental.
Michael Sacha, 30, personal assistant to Kid Rock, fatally injured in Nashville ATV crash on Knight Dr. Death classified as accidental.
— Metro Nashville PD (@MNPDNashville) April 26, 2016
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Family members remembered Sacha as someone with an “larger than life personality” and a remarkable athlete who effortlessly made friends. Speaking to ABC News, a family member emphasized Sacha’s impact: “He had a larger than life personality and impressed every single person that he met… Mike was more than just an employee; he was a true friend and a genuine person that really blew everyone out of the park. There’s not a single person who did not like Mike. Everyone he met, he really captivated their hearts.”
Kid Rock shared his profound grief on his website, stating he was “beyond devastated” by the passing of Michael Sacha. He described Sacha as “a member of our family and one of the greatest young men I have ever had the pleasure to not only work with, but also to become friends with.” The singer extended his deepest condolences to Sacha’s family, acknowledging the unimaginable pain they must be experiencing.
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The tragedy has deeply affected Kid Rock’s entire circle. He mentioned that his band, friends, and coworkers were all “devastated” by Sacha’s untimely death. Kid Rock decided to remain in Nashville to be with Michael Sacha until he could “bring him home to his family,” postponing travel plans to stay and oversee arrangements.
Concluding his heartfelt message, Kid Rock wrote, “RIP Mike. We will never forget you, my friend.” The outpouring of grief from Kid Rock and those who knew Michael Sacha underscores the profound impact he had on their lives, highlighting the devastating consequences of ATV accidents and the importance of safety when operating such vehicles, regardless of whether it’s a Polaris or another brand.
