IndyCar Driver Dan Wheldon has died in Las Vegas today -- after his car crashed during a massive 15-car accident during the Las Vegas Indy 300.
Wheldon's car went airborne after hitting another car during Lap 12, then caught part of the catch fence just outside of Turn 2.
IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard announced Wheldon's passing, stating, "IndyCar is very sad to announce that Dan Wheldon has passed away from his injuries. Thoughts and prayers are with his family today."
Wheldon previously won the Indianapolis 500 in 2005 and 2011.
He was only 33.
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