(Video) Sports: Ex-Nascar Driver Bryan Clauson Dies at 27-Years Old After Horrific Racing Crash

Bryan Clauson was one of the top short dirt car drivers in the world.  Unfortunately he died Sunday following injuries sustained in a bad crash from a race on Saturday.


RIP: ’60 Minutes’ Correspondent Bob Simon Killed In Fatal Car Crash

Longtime 60 Minutes news correspondent Bob Simon passed away after being involved in a fatal car crash in New York City at approximately 7 PM. He was riding in the backseat of a Town Car when it collided with a Black Mercedes and hit a median. Simon was taken to Roosevelt Hospital where he was later pronounced dead. According to reports, “The Town Car was so badly mangled, rescuers had to pry open the roof to extract him from the rear of the car.” The driver of Simon’s car was also taken to Roosevelt Hospital where he suffered from two broken legs, but he is currently listed in stable condition. Reports show that the driver might have possibly suffered from a heart attack either during the crash or before. The 23-year-old driver of the Mercedes said, “He swerved into me. He hit me and he looked like he lost control of the car.” Simon was found unresponsive with extreme head and stomach injuries, according to the police. CBS News President David Rodes released a statement on Simon’s tragic death. He said, “Bob Simon was a giant of broadcast journalism, and a dear friend to everyone in the CBS News family. We are all shocked by this tragic, sudden loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with Bob’s extended family and especially with our colleague Tanya Simon.” Our prayers go out to Simon and his entire family. May he rest in peace!


MLB: Sigh… Cardinals Oscar Taveras Was Extremely Drunk At The Time of His Fatal Car Crash

St. Louis Cardinals rookie Oscar Taveras’ blood alcohol level was five-times the legal limit at the time of his fatal crash last month according to officials in the Dominican Republic.


Sneezing Fit Leads To Fatal Car Crash

Laura McClendon, a Missouri mother died in a car crash after another driver lost control due to a sneezing fit. Apparently McClendon wasn’t wearing her seatbelt and she had her 1 year old son with her in the car at the time of the accident. Kathleen Brady, the driver of the other car, a local school teacher was citied with reckless and imprudent driving, she also failed to show proof of insurance. Hit the jump for more. PaulDaPro


10 Year Old Cancer Patient Killed On Way Home From Surgery In Car Crash

Vander Reich, a 10 year old cancer patient from North Dakota and two others were killed when a car crashed into his parents SUV killing him, and both drivers on a slick Minnesota road. The only survivor, Mardee Reich the wife of the boys father was taken to the hospital in se condition. Click bellow for more at the jump. Funk Flex


Remembering IndyCar Driver Dan Wheldon

Dan Wheldon, who moved to the United States from his native England with hopes of winning the Indianapolis 500 and went on to twice prevail at his sport’s most famed race, died Sunday after a massive, fiery wreck at the Las Vegas Indy 300.  He was 33 years old and will be seriously missed. @gametimegirl x @Shay_Marie


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