Mikhail Aleshin, 27 severely injured in Indycar crash on Fontana track, CA
Modified Date:
Mon, 07/27/2015 - 4:02pmAccident Date:
Saturday, August 30, 2014Mikhail Aleshin hospitalized after Fontana IndyCar crash
At least three drivers played a role in the crash in Turn 4, which had a gaping hole in the catch fencing and a wheel wrapped in the fence after Aleshin’s car violently flew up against it.
IndyCar driver Mikhail Aleshin hurt in multi-car crash in Fontana
Aleshin's car ripped out a section of the fence, then pinwheeled and fell back to the track as pieces of the car were scattered for yards. It took safety workers several minutes to extricate Aleshin from his crumpled car.
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IndyCar released a statement that said Aleshin was conscious and complaining of pain to his right shoulder and foot. He was being airlifted to an area hospital.
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Aleshin was airlifted to nearby Loma Linda University Medical Center after the multi-car crash. He is now suffering broken ribs, a broken right-collarbone, chest injuries, and a concussion.
Type: Car Accident
People Involved:
Mikhail Aleshin
Charlie Kimball
Pablo Montoya
City:
Fontana, CACounty:
San Bernardino County, CAArea:
San Bernardino, CA
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