Dan Wheldon, the winner of this year's Indianapolis 500, died earlier this afternoon in a gruesome 15 car pileup at the Las Vegas Indy 300. On lap 13, as ABC was broadcasting from inside his vehicle, his car became airborne, flew approximately 200 yards, and landed in a catch fence outside of turn two.
Three other drivers were injured in the pileup. Wheldon was airlifted to University Medical Center, but the injuries he sustained proved fatal. The other drivers were not notified of his death until after the race. Following the race, the drivers took part in a five lap salute in his honor.
It is the first Indy Car fatality since Paul Dana's death in 2006.
While the video below does not show any blood or dismemberment, it is a violent, violent, crash. Viewer discretion is advised.
Dan is survived by his wife Susie, and his sons Sebastian and Oliver, who was born in March of this year. Our hearts and thoughts go out to his family and friends.
Three other drivers were injured in the pileup. Wheldon was airlifted to University Medical Center, but the injuries he sustained proved fatal. The other drivers were not notified of his death until after the race. Following the race, the drivers took part in a five lap salute in his honor.
It is the first Indy Car fatality since Paul Dana's death in 2006.
While the video below does not show any blood or dismemberment, it is a violent, violent, crash. Viewer discretion is advised.
Dan is survived by his wife Susie, and his sons Sebastian and Oliver, who was born in March of this year. Our hearts and thoughts go out to his family and friends.
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