On Wednesday morning, London Souls guitarist Tash Neal was the victim of a hit in run accident in New York. Word quickly spread through the internet that the guitarist was in critical condition. Neal’s brother, band manager Sean Neal, has now released an official statement through the band’s Facebook page. The message states:

Tash Neal was a victim of a hit and run taxi cab accident early Wednesday morning on Bleecker and Broadway in New York City. He survived brain surgery and is at Bellevue Hospital in intensive care. Thank you for all your prayers, love and support. Tash opened his eyes for the first time since the accident this morning. The doctors said it was a good sign, but he is still in critical condition. Please continue to pray for my brother. – Sean Neal

The London Souls recently played a pair of shows in California.