Craig Breen Cause of Death, his Bio, Wife and net worth – Craig Breen as we all know was an Irish rally driver who last competed part-time for the Hyundai team in the World Rally Championship.
Craig Breen was killed after a crash during testing, which is terrible news for the rally world. The rally community is devastated at the sad news breaking from Croatia, of the passing of Irish rally star Craig Breen.
Breen, a previous winner of the Ulster Rally will be regarded as one of the sport’s greats, and perhaps one the greatest drivers to come from the island of Ireland. His family and friends are in our thoughts.
What Happened to Craig Breen?
The tragic passing of rally driver Craig Breen has shocked and devastated the Irish racing community. The 33-year-old Waterford driver was killed in a collision during the pre-event practice for next week’s Croatia Rally, round four of the World Rally Championship, Hyundai Motorsport said just after 2 p.m. today.
Craig Breen, a native of Waterford, was killed in an accident in Croatia today (April 13). Hyundai Motorsport squad announced this devastating news to the world by posting the following message on their official Facebook page,
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Statement from Hyundai Motorsport
Hyundai Motorsport is deeply saddened to confirm that driver Craig Breen today lost his life following an accident during the pre-event test for Croatia Rally. Co-driver James Fulton was unharmed in the incident that occurred just after midday local time. Hyundai Motorsport sends its sincerest condolences to Craig’s family, friends, and fans. Hyundai Motorsport will make no further comment at this time.
Craig Breen Cause of Death
Craig Breen, a driver for Hyundai in the World Rally Championship (WRC), has died as a result of an accident that occurred during a pre-event test for Rally Croatia.
According to reports, Breen ran off the road while taking the test, and his i20 N Rally1 vehicle hit a pole. Hyundai has finally acknowledged that he died as a result of his wounds. James Fulton, Breen’s co-driver, escaped the collision unscathed.
James Fulton, his Cavan co-driver, was unhurt in the collision that happened shortly after lunchtime local time. Hyundai Motorsport expressed its deepest sympathies to Craig’s family, friends, and countless admirers and said that at this moment, it will not be providing any other comments.
“The WRC family is shocked and saddened to learn of Craig Breen’s passing” a World Rally Championship statement reads. “Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends of Craig at this incredibly sad time.”
Breen had spent a year with the M-Sport Ford World Rally team before returning to Hyundai for the upcoming WRC season. In his first WRC start of the year, the 33-year-old placed second to Ott Tanak at the Rally Sweden in February.
Craig Breen Wife
Craig Breen’s wife has been a matter of concern to many people, but there have been no records of the late rally race driver getting married. He was also a private guy who used to keep his personal matters to himself rather than share the info with the media.
Craig Breen Net Worth
Craig Breen has an estimated net worth to be $7 million USD.
SOURCE: www.Xtratsports.com
