Dan Wheldon Crash Video: Tragic Wreck That Led to Death of IRL Legend

It's scary enough when two cars crash in an IndyCar race. These are vehicles that are designed to move extremely fast, and the wrecks are that much more severe as a result. If a two-car wreck is bad, a 15-car wreck is an utter nightmare. And unfortunately, that nightmare became a reality on Sunday at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Ultimately, the wreck proved to be fatal for reigning Indianapolis 500 champion Dan Wheldon, according to NBC Sports. Wheldon was unable to survive his injuries despite a reported 20 doctors on hand making every effort to save his life. He was 33 years old. The race has been canceled, but coverage of the event is ongoing on ABC. A five-lap tribute is planned in Wheldon's honor and will start shortly. The wreck...

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