During yesterday's IndyCar race at Pocono Raceway, a late incident sent debris flying with the nosecone of Sage Karam's IndyCar striking Justin Wilson in the head.
Andretti Autosport's Wilson was admitted to the hospital in a coma with a severe head injury. IndyCar has now announced that Wilson has succumbed to his injuries.
Wilson leaves behind a wife, Julia, two young daughters, Jane and Jessica, his parents Keith and Lynne, as well as his younger brother Stefan. Justin was 37.
Here's the full statement from his family:
Allentown, Penn.
24 August 2015
With deep sadness, the parents of Justin Wilson, Keith and Lynne, his wife Julia, and his brother Stefan share the news that Justin passed away today after succumbing to injuries suffered during the Verizon IndyCar event at Pocono Raceway on Sunday, August 23.
Justin was a loving father and devoted husband, as well as a highly competitive racing driver who was respected by his peers.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Lehigh Valley Health Network Cedar Crest Hospital, Pocono Raceway, Andretti Autosport, and the Verizon IndyCar Series as well as the entire racing community for the amazing outpouring of support from fans around the world.
The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Wilson Children's Fund care of INDYCAR.
Wilson Children's Fund
C/O INDYCAR
4551 West 16th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46222
Travis was an editor at Road & Track. He was previously the Editor-in-Chief of Jalopnik.com.
