Sprint car driver David Steele, 42, dies in crash in race at Desoto Speedway in Bradenton, Florida
Modified Date:
Thu, 11/30/2017 - 8:32amAccident Date:
Saturday, March 25, 2017Sprint car driver David Steele killed in Florida speedway crash
Desoto Speedway officials said in a Facebook post on Saturday night that track owners and staff were saddened by the crash. The statement says Steele was trying to win his 100th race in Florida.
A Manatee County Sheriff’s Office report says Steele was driving a sprint car when his vehicle’s left front wheel struck the right rear wheel of another car, causing Steele’s vehicle to go up in the air, spin 180 degrees and hit the retaining wall.
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Type: Car Accident
People Involved:
David Steele
Roadway:
Desoto SpeedwayCity:
Bradenton, FLCounty:
Manatee County, FLArea:
Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL
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