January 13 2011 – Former Iggy Pop drummer Alex Kirst was killed in a hit-and-run accident in California one year ago today at the age of 47. The cause? He was struck by a vehicle that was thought to be either a Chevrolet Tahoe or GMC Yukon.

While it is relatively unknown when he died, his body was found by the side of Date Palm Road in Cathedral City, CA at 11:45pm (PST). In a statement, Kirst’s brother, Whitey, (whom also played guitar alongside him in Iggy Pop), said he believes Kirst’s, “just went to the store to get a pack of cigarettes” before he was killed.

Kirst also played in the alternative rock band The Nymphs from 1985 until 1992.