Alex Kirst Killed

Alex Kirst Killed

Alexander Kirst, former drummer for Iggy Pop and The Nymphs was killed in a hit-and-run accident in the California desert. He was 47 years-old.
Kirst was spotted Thursday, January 13th lying on the side of the road. An unidentified witness called police thinking the man was intoxicated.
“We have no evidence of any braking,” Sgt. Paul Herrera told The Desert Sun. “[The driver] made no attempt to stop and fled the scene.”
Five other pedestrians, including a bicyclist, who was in a bike lane had been killed along the valley roadways in the past seven weeks.
Kirst and his brother Whitey joined Pete Marshal to form The Trolls, backing up Iggy Pop on his albums Beat ‘Em Up and Skull Ring.
Cathedral City police are looking for a white Chevrolet Tahoe or GMC Yukon with damage to the passenger-side front hood, bumper, headlight and grill. Police ask anyone with information to call (760) 770-0303 and refer to case number 1101C-3253.

Alex Kirst Killed