Kid Rock's assistant found dead after ATV accident on the musician's estate

Musician, Made in Detroit founder, and hometown hero Kid Rock has suffered a devastating loss. His personal assistant, Michael Sacha, died yesterday in an ATV accident on the musician's estate just outside of Nashville, Tenn. 

Kid Rock, who is scheduled to appear at the Detroit Music Awards this Friday night, released this statement on his website:

"I am beyond devastated to report that my personal assistant Mike Sacha passed away today in an ATV accident here in Nashville. He was a member of our family and one of the greatest young men I have ever had the pleasure to not only work with, but also to become friends with. I know I speak for us all in sharing my deepest condolences to his family. I can not imagine how they must feel. Myself, the band, our family, friends and co-workers are devastated over this loss. We were supposed to be back in Michigan today, but I am going to stay here with Mike until I can bring him home to his family. We've already been contacted by the press asking if it was me who was in the accident, so I want to stop any rumors before they spread. I’m asking everyone to please respect our and his families' privacy in this difficult time. RIP Mike. We will never forget you, my friend."
- Kid Rock

Sacha reportedly gave a couple friends a lift down a long driveway to meet an Uber car and the fatal accident occurred on his way back to the estate. 



DMA public relations rep Kathy Vargo says it is too soon to tell if Kid Rock will cancel his Friday night appearance.