Audie Pitre, the American musician and the bassist for the influential sludge metal band Acid Bath, tragically passed away on January 23, 1997. The circumstances surrounding Audie Pitre’s death are incredibly tragic, as he, along with his parents, were involved in a fatal car accident.
On that fateful day, Pitre was traveling with his parents, Jay and Carolyn Pitre, as they made their way from New Orleans, where Audie was residing, to Houma. Unfortunately, their journey came to a sudden and horrifying end on Highway 90 in Luling, Louisiana.
While driving on the interstate, Audie’s father, Jay Pitre, suffered a sudden heart attack behind the wheel. As a result, their car veered into oncoming traffic and collided head-on with another vehicle. The collision was devastating, taking the lives of Jay Pitre and Carolyn Pitre instantly.
Audie Pitre, although critically injured in the accident, survived the initial impact. However, he was rushed to the University Hospital in New Orleans in critical condition. Despite the best efforts of medical professionals, he succumbed to his injuries two days later on January 23, 1997.
The death of Audie Pitre had a profound impact on the music community, particularly among fans of Acid Bath. His untimely passing marked the end of a promising musical career and left a void in the heavy metal world. To this day, Audie Pitre’s legacy continues to be celebrated and remembered by fans of Acid Bath and the sludge metal genre.
