Craig Breen, an Irish rally driver who was 33 years old, died in a terrible crash while testing for the upcoming Croatia Rally with his final test video now viral
Breen hit a pole while driving the Hyundai i20 N Rally1, which led to the accident. James Fulton, who was driving with him, was not hurt.
Rally community mourns Craig Breen as investigations continue into fatal crash
The accident is being looked into by both the police and Hyundai Motorsport. The authorities have stated that it happened at 12:40 pm local time. A Hyundai statement read: “Hyundai Motorsport is deeply saddened to confirm that driver Craig Breen today lost his life following an accident during the pre-event test for Croatia Rally.”
Video of rally driver Craig Breen final test in Croatia goes viral as he dies in crash
Doing what he loved most..
Craig Breen's final test in Croatia today before he passed away.#WRC #seanknows pic.twitter.com/bA5rfWznmP
— Sean Cardovillis (@seancardo) April 13, 2023
Craig Breen driving a Metro 6R4. That’s is all. RIP. #wrc
pic.twitter.com/uAUSAm74vY— Tom Howard (@TommyHoward) April 13, 2023
Craig Breen driving a Metro 6R4. That’s is all. RIP. #wrc
pic.twitter.com/uAUSAm74vY— Tom Howard (@TommyHoward) April 13, 2023
On social media, people like FIA head Mohammed Ben Sulayem have paid tribute to Breen. He said, “On behalf of the FIA, I extend sincere condolences to the family & friends of Craig Breen following his passing during a private testing accident. Our thoughts & prayers are with his loved ones & the Rally community at this difficult time.”
The World Rally Championship also sent their condolences: “The WRC family is shocked and saddened to learn of Craig Breen’s passing. Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends of Craig at this incredibly sad time.”
Craig Breen remembered as one of the funniest guys
Breen was known as one of the nicest and funniest people in the sport, and his death has shocked everyone in the rally world. One fan responded, “I’m absolutely devastated that we’ve lost Craig Breen so soon. One of the nicest guys you could meet. This sport is so cruel.” And another replied, “I’m lost for words… such a sad day. RIP Craig Breen.”
We’ll miss you, Craig Breen ❤️ 🕊️
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— Autosport (@autosport) April 13, 2023
Breen was a good rally driver who had been in the World Rally Championship (WRC) for many years. In 2017, he won the WRC2 title, and he often competed in the top WRC races. The rally community is saddened by his death, which was a terrible loss for the sport.
The reason of the accident is still being looked into, and more information about what happened is likely to come out in time. Breen’s death shows how dangerous motorsport can be and how important it is to have safety measures in place to protect drivers and co-drivers during races and training.
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