Los Angeles DJ Pumpkin has died in a car crash

A local talent of the Southern California festival circuit passed away in a car crash that occurred last night on March 25.

Born Nicholas Alvarado and known fondly as Pumpkin, the Los Angeles-based artist was part of The Do Lab collective and had previously performed at Lightning in a Bottle, Coachella and Electric Daisy Carnival. The accident occurred while he was traveling to play at Head for the Hills Festival in Texas.

The news was confirmed through his Facebook page when a friend wrote a post confirming his passing.