J. Cole's Sacramento concert canceled after crew member killed in freeway crash near Woodland

The J. Cole concert scheduled for Thursday night at Sacramento's Golden 1 Center has been canceled following the death of a member of the rapper's touring crew, the arena announced.

The California Highway Patrol said earlier in the day that a big rig overturned on southbound Interstate 5 in Yolo County near Woodland early Thursday morning, killing the driver.

A representative for J. Cole previously told CBS News Sacramento that the driver was hauling equipment for Thursday night's concert at Golden 1 Center. The truck had traveled from Seattle, where J. Cole performed Tuesday.

Golden 1 Center later announced that the concert had been postponed, confirming that a member of the touring crew died.

"Our thoughts are with the crew member's family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time," Golden 1 Center said in a statement.

The arena said fans who purchased tickets through Ticketmaster will automatically receive refunds. Remaining ticket holders may seek refunds through their original point of purchase.

It was not immediately clear if the show would happen at a later date.

The driver was identified as 66-year-old Jarlath Parkinson of Jackson, South Carolina. 

According to the CHP, the crash happened south of County Road 95, shortly after 6:05 a.m. The collision blocked both southbound lanes of I-5 through the area.  

CBS News Sacramento Photojournalist Dave Grashoff reported that the driver of the big rig was extricated and a helicopter was called to the scene.

Authorities said the driver drifted onto the right shoulder and attempted to return to the road. This is when the driver lost control and the big rig overturned. 

"It's unknown at this time, may have been a distraction or fell asleep. Unfortunately, the solo occupant did not survive the crash," said Sgt. David Barker of the California Highway Patrol.