Hyundai has revealed the cause of Craig Breen’s death

The team manager Hyundai Motorsport, Cyril Abiteboul, explained this Wednesday, through a press release, the details of the accident in which the Irish pilot lost his life on April 13 Craig Breenand emphasizes that “death is instantaneous”.

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“Regarding the accident, we can say that Craig was participating in the tests before Rally Croatia. The road conditions were slippery and the car left the road at a relatively low speed and came into contact with a wooden fence. A The fence post that it was fed into the cab through the driver’s side window,” Abiteboul said.

The team manager Hyundai Motorsport he added that “the stage was immediately shut down and the medical team rushed to the scene.”

“We must mention that James Fulton (co-driver) was not injured in the accident and our hearts go out to him. We are doing everything we can to support James at this time.”

“Craig was taken to the hospital from the scene of the accident. As far as can be determined, Craig’s death was instantaneous,” Abiteboul said.

It added that “Hyundai Motorsport and the FIA ​​are working together to review all aspects of the incident.” “As far as is known, there was no problem with any of the car’s items, tires or safety equipment. Local police have completed a scene report.”

Abiteboul he recalls that the team even considered not competing this week in the Croatian Rally, but that “Craig wanted the rally to continue this weekend and for his teammates to participate”.

“We thought long and hard about how to do this and how best to honor Craig. To this end, we will be contesting the event with two cars, both with a special livery to honor Craig, his Irish roots and his beloved that Irish rally community.” , indicates.

“There are several initiatives to honor Craig taking place over the weekend. In addition to our special decorations, we have a book of condolence in our hospitality unit that everyone is invited to sign. This will be shared with the family” he added he.