The rock music community is in mourning after a devastating incident on Kid Rock’s Nashville property. Michael Sacha, Kid Rock’s personal assistant, tragically passed away in what authorities have confirmed was an accidental Polaris ATV accident. The 30-year-old was found on the Whites Creek estate, leaving the musician and his entourage “beyond devastated.”
Kid Rock, 45, first shared the heartbreaking news on his website, expressing his profound grief over the loss. The Nashville Police Department corroborated Rock’s account, officially classifying Sacha’s death as accidental, stemming from injuries sustained in the ATV crash on Knight Drive. Metro Nashville PD released a statement via social media confirming the details of the incident and the accidental nature of the death.
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
In a heartfelt message posted online, Kid Rock conveyed the deep personal impact of this tragedy. “I am beyond devastated to report that my personal assistant Mike Sacha passed away today in an ATV accident here in Nashville,” he wrote. He emphasized Sacha’s integral role within his close-knit circle, stating, “He was 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 outpouring of grief extends beyond Kid Rock himself, encompassing his band, family, friends, and colleagues. “I know I speak for us all in sharing my deepest condolences to his family. I can not imagine how they must feel,” Rock stated, highlighting the collective sorrow felt by those who knew Sacha. He also addressed initial media inquiries, clarifying that he was not involved in the accident, aiming to preempt any unfounded rumors. Kid Rock poignantly concluded his statement with a personal farewell: “RIP Mike. We will never forget you, my friend.”
Reports from The Tennessean shed further light on the circumstances surrounding the fatal Polaris ATV accident. According to the news outlet, Michael Sacha was engaged in the task of shuttling guests to and from a cookout held on Kid Rock’s expansive property. It was during one of these trips, around midnight on Monday, that Sacha reportedly lost control of the Polaris ATV he was operating, resulting in a crash. Tragically, Kid Rock and a companion discovered Sacha’s body face-down on an embankment, marking a somber end to the evening and a significant loss for the Kid Rock family.
