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| IndyCar driver Justin Wilson's death a 'freak accident' | |
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| The father of a British IndyCar driver who was fatally injured during a race in the US has described it as a "freak accident". | The father of a British IndyCar driver who was fatally injured during a race in the US has described it as a "freak accident". |
| Justin Wilson, 37, was struck by a piece of flying debris in the ABC Supply 500 at Pocono Raceway in Pennsylvania in August. | Justin Wilson, 37, was struck by a piece of flying debris in the ABC Supply 500 at Pocono Raceway in Pennsylvania in August. |
| An inquest in Northampton heard race leader Sage Karam hit a barrier at 200mph, scattering debris on the track. | An inquest in Northampton heard race leader Sage Karam hit a barrier at 200mph, scattering debris on the track. |
| Father-of-two Wilson was hit on the helmet and died the next day. | Father-of-two Wilson was hit on the helmet and died the next day. |
| Coroner Anne Pember read a statement from Wilson's father, Keith, who described the event in lap 179 of 200 as a "freak accident". | Coroner Anne Pember read a statement from Wilson's father, Keith, who described the event in lap 179 of 200 as a "freak accident". |
| It said: "[Karam] was unhurt but debris from his car flew high into the air and a large, heavy piece hit Justin on the head as he approached the scene of the accident. | It said: "[Karam] was unhurt but debris from his car flew high into the air and a large, heavy piece hit Justin on the head as he approached the scene of the accident. |
| "Justin was unconscious, he was extracted from the car and rushed to hospital. He underwent surgery and was kept on a life support machine until the following day. | "Justin was unconscious, he was extracted from the car and rushed to hospital. He underwent surgery and was kept on a life support machine until the following day. |
| "The decision was then taken to switch off the machine. Justin was a kind, caring and loving son who is sadly missed by all of his family and friends." | "The decision was then taken to switch off the machine. Justin was a kind, caring and loving son who is sadly missed by all of his family and friends." |
| Mrs Pember concluded that Wilson's death was accidental. | Mrs Pember concluded that Wilson's death was accidental. |
| Sheffield-born Wilson, who lived in Northampton and Colorado, formerly raced in Formula 1 for the Minardi and Jaguar teams and was competing for Andretti Autosport at the time of his death. | Sheffield-born Wilson, who lived in Northampton and Colorado, formerly raced in Formula 1 for the Minardi and Jaguar teams and was competing for Andretti Autosport at the time of his death. |
| He enjoyed greater success in Champ Car, finishing as series runner-up in 2006 and 2007 before switching to IndyCar racing in 2008, after Champ Car merged with the Indy Racing League. | He enjoyed greater success in Champ Car, finishing as series runner-up in 2006 and 2007 before switching to IndyCar racing in 2008, after Champ Car merged with the Indy Racing League. |
| He finished second in the previous IndyCar race in Mid-Ohio on 2 August, his first podium finish since 2013, while his final victory came at the Firestone 550 at Texas Motor Speedway in June 2012. | He finished second in the previous IndyCar race in Mid-Ohio on 2 August, his first podium finish since 2013, while his final victory came at the Firestone 550 at Texas Motor Speedway in June 2012. |
| About 500 people attended Wilson's funeral at Paulerspury in Northamptonshire in September. | About 500 people attended Wilson's funeral at Paulerspury in Northamptonshire in September. |