DJ Ajax, a popular record-spinner from Australia, died early this morning after being hit by a truck. He was 41 years old. <\/p>\n
Adrian Thomas had been celebrating his birthday and was reportedly the victim of an accident, although police are investigating. A spokesperson for police said in a statement<\/a>, “It’s believed the man ran in front of the north bound truck on College Crescent shortly before 1am. He died at the scene.”<\/p>\n Thomas was a celebrated performer who was named “World DJ of the Year” by 3D Magazine<\/em> three times. After making a name for himself with the group Bang Gang, he went on to found<\/a> the label Sweat It Out. A rep for the label said today that Thomas was “instrumental in shaping the landscape of Australian dance music. He was a hugely talented individual and was highly respected by the local and international dance music community as a pioneer and innovator. Adrian touched so many people and it is impossible to sum up his legacy in words.”<\/p>\n Thomas is being fondly remembered across the web today as friends mourn the loss of a talented musician. <\/p>\n