Devil Wears Prada Former Drummer Killed In San Diego Plane Crash

Daniel Williams, the former drummer of the Christian metal-core band The Devil Wears Prada, was tragically killed in a small plane crash early Thursday morning in San Diego. His father, Larry Williams, confirmed to TMZ that Daniel was one of the victims of the devastating Cessna 550 crash that happened around 4 a.m., setting fire to a residential neighborhood within U.S. Navy-owned housing. The fire injured several people on the ground and destroyed one home. Larry said the family is sure Daniel was on board and that there were no survivors. “They have yet to get an official confirmation from authorities, which is making the entire situation even worse,” he told TMZ.

A Final Photo and Daniel’s Legacy to the Band

Just before the crash, Daniel posted a picture of himself sitting in the copilot’s seat of the plane. His dad said he was just goofing around and clarified, “he did not have a pilot’s license.” Though Daniel was no longer an active member of The Devil Wears Prada, he played a major role in their early success and was part of the band for many years. The group paid tribute to him on social media, posting heartfelt photos and writing, “♥️ no words. We owe you everything. Love you forever.”

Ongoing Investigation and Unanswered Questions

Authorities say the Cessna could hold up to 10 passengers, but it’s still unknown how many were on board at the time of the crash. Officials in San Diego confirmed they haven’t notified all next of kin yet and offered no timeline for when that would happen. The cause of the crash is still under investigation. As fans and family mourn, the music world remembers Daniel Williams not just for his talent, but for the joy and power he brought to every beat.