Rallye Monte Carlo organisers have confirmed the death of the spectator who was injured during the crash that halted the first stage of the 2017 World Rally Championship season. The first stage of the Monte Carlo round was cancelled when Hyundai driver Hayden Paddon slid wide on a left-hand corner and went rear-first up the roadside embankment. While both Paddon and co-driver Jonathan Kennard were unhurt in the accident, it was reported that a spectator had been injured and passed out, prompting emergency crews to attend the scene. It has now been officially confirmed that the spectator has died. “The Automobile Club de Monaco regrets to advise further details following incident of the...
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