Two Killed and More Injured at Drag Race in Texas
Two children were killed, and eight other spectators were injured this weekend during a drag racing event in Texas. At an event called Airport Race Wars 2, which was being held on a runway at the Kerrville-Kerr County Airport, about sixty miles (97km) northwest of San Antonio, a driver lost control of his car and slammed into a crowd of spectators. According to Kerrville police a 6-year-old died at the scene and an 8-year-old was rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
Four people were transported to hospitals by air ambulances, including a 46-year-old woman in critical condition, police said. Two people were treated and released at the scene, and two children, a 4-year-old boy and a 3-month-old girl, were taken by ambulance to hospitals as a precaution. The driver of the car was also injured but has been listed in stable condition.
Flyin Diesel Performance — which organized the event for the 3,500 fans — added that it’s working with the Kerrville Police Department … and is devastated by the tragedy.
“On behalf of the entire Flyin Diesel team we extend our most sincere condolences to the families affected by Saturday’s event! We remain in prayer for strength and comfort through this difficult time. We are working with Kerrville Police Department, and they have our full cooperation throughout this entire process.”
Stay tuned to RacingJunk.com as the investigation from this crash continues