Witold Kiełtyka

Witold "Vitek" Kiełtyka (January 24, 1984 – November 2, 2007) was a Polish musician. He was best known as the drummer and percussionist for the Polish technical death metal band Decapitated. He was also the younger brother of bandmate Wacław "Vogg" Kiełtyka. Besides Decapitated, Kiełtyka also worked for the death metal bands, Dies Irae and Panzer X.

Witold "Vitek" Kiełtyka
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Kiełtyka performing at Hunterfest in Szczytno on 13 August 2006
Background information
Also known asVitek
Born(1984-01-24)January 24, 1984
Krosno, Poland
DiedNovember 2, 2007(2007-11-02) (aged 23)
Novozybkov, Russia
GenresTechnical death metal, death metal
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsDrums, percussion
Years active1996–2007
LabelsWicked World Records/Earache Records, Metal Mind Productions
Associated actsDecapitated, Dies Irae, Panzer X

Bus accident and death

On October 29, 2007, while the band was traveling to a show in Gomel, Belarus, they and the other band that was on the tour bus, Crionics, were involved in an accident. The tour bus that was carrying the two bands, hit a truck that was carrying wood. The accident left both Kiełtyka and Adrian Kowanek with serious head injuries.

Both Kiełtyka and Adrian Kowanek were rushed to a hospital in Novozybkov, Russia. On November 1, 2007, Kiełtyka's family released a statement that said that his condition had improved. He underwent trepanation and was supposed to be transported to a hospital in Kraków, Poland, for further treatment. However, on November 2, 2007, Kiełtyka died from his injuries at the age of 23.[1]

Witold Kiełtyka Media

References

  1. "Decapitated Drummer Dead At 23". Blabbermouth.net. 2 November 2007. Retrieved 2014-11-01.