died in an automobile accident in Palm Springs, California, on June 4, 2013. He slammed into a retaining wall after losing control of his car at a curve in the road. He was 67. There is controversy as to whether he was wearing a seat belt. A witness removed the seat belt and was administering CPR before paramedics and law enforcement arrived at the scene. Later photos taken of the seat belt show the car's airbag indentation marks on the seat belt when the airbag deployed. According to Palm Springs Police, alcohol and drugs were not involved in the accident. Per his official website, Covington was survived by one person, his long time partner, Lauren Taines. Solo releases and other related References External links Biography at Jefferson Airplane Pittsburgh Music History: Joey Covington 1945 births 2013 deaths American rock drummers Songwriters from Pennsylvania People from Cambria County, Pennsylvania Hot Tuna members Original Sound artists Road incident deaths in California