Man Drives Through Tents, Injures 2 at Lost Lands Music Festival

A man is in custody after allegedly driving his vehicle into a number of tents over the weekend at Ohio's Lost Lands Festival.

Noah Curtis, 24, on Sunday was arrested and charged with aggravated vehicular assault after injuring two people, said Randy Thorp of the Licking County Sheriff's Office. A man was treated at the scene for minor injuries while a female victim was transported to a local hospital with a broken hip, according to local reports.

Officials from the Licking County Sheriff's Office's Crash Team are currently investigating the matter further, the department said in a statement.

Taking place annually at Legend Valley, Lost Lands is the flagship music festival of Excision, a renowned dubstep artist and event organizer. His production company, Excision Presents, also shared a statement on Reddit in the wake of the incident.

"To address some of the concerns that are being discussed on Reddit, we feel it is important to share accurate information to help keep everyone safe and informed," the statement reads. "Last night, emergency response teams responded to a car accident in the vendor campgrounds. One person was transported to the hospital and is in good condition. The investigation is being handled by the Licking County Police Department, and they have one individual in custody."

The 2024 Lost Lands Festival began Friday, September 20th and concluded Sunday, September 22nd.