A 30-year-old man has died after attending this year’s Elements music festival in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.
A man identified only by his first name, Sagel, reportedly suffered cardiac arrest while in a vehicle exiting the Pocono International Raceway festival grounds on August 11. As of now, the official cause of death has not been released.
Meanwhile, on August 13, Elements Festival released a statement addressing Sagel’s passing., “We are deeply saddened to share that on Monday morning, a member of our community passed away after receiving treatment onsite and being transferred to a local hospital,” the music festival wrote. “We are sending our love and condolences to their family and friends.”
“Our fans and community mean everything to us, and their safety is always at the heart of what we do,” they added. “While the exact cause of this tragedy is unknown, we ask that our community support each other and respect the family during this difficult time.”
LehighValleyLive, referencing the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department, reports that an investigation is currently underway.
The four-day music festival took place from August 8 to 11 in Blakeslee, Monroe County, with around 27,500 attendees. The event featured games, activities, crafts, and over 100 acts across multiple stages.
Meanwhile, two of Sagel’s friends, Brianna Peterson and Jesse Pompino, have launched a GoFundMe campaign to help his parents cover the costs associated with his passing.
“Sagel was the kind of person whose smile put all of your worries at ease,” the GoFundMe description reads in part.