Justin Wilson Dies from Head Injuries After IndyCar Crash

An IndyCar driver has succumbed to injuries sustained after the crash of another car this past weekend.

37-Year-old Justin Wilson was hit by a piece of debris during the ABC Supply 500 when the car being driven by fellow IndyCar driver Sage Karam crashed into a wall.

Wilson was airlifted to a hospital where he was in a coma and listed in critical condition before he passed away Monday.

His family released the following statement:

"With deep sadness, the parents of Justin Wilson, Keith and Lynne, his wife Julia, and his brother Stefan share the news that Justin passed away today after succumbing to injuries suffered during the Verizon IndyCar event at Pocono Raceway on Sunday, August 23.

Justin was a loving father and devoted husband, as well as a highly competitive racing driver who was respected by his peers.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Lehigh Valley Health Network Cedar Crest Hospital, Pocono Raceway, Andretti Autosport, and the Verizon IndyCar Series as well as the entire racing community for the amazing outpouring of support from fans around the world."

The family is requesting that, in lieu of flowers, any donations may be made to the Wilson Children's Fund in care of INDYCAR: