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IndyCar driver dies after crash

Updated 10:49 PM EDT, Mon August 24, 2015
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IndyCar driver Justin Wilson walks on pit road during qualifying Saturday, August 22, at Pocono Raceway in Pennsylvania. During the race the next day, <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2015%2F08%2F24%2Fus%2Findycar-justin-wilson-crash%2Findex.html">Wilson died Monday </a>after being injured Sunday in a race when part of a competitor's car struck him in the head. The 37-year-old Englishman was airlifted to a hospital.
IndyCar driver Justin Wilson walks on pit road during qualifying Saturday, August 22, at Pocono Raceway in Pennsylvania. During the race the next day, Wilson died Monday after being injured Sunday in a race when part of a competitor's car struck him in the head. The 37-year-old Englishman was airlifted to a hospital.
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Wilson competes in the race before the crash.
Wilson competes in the race before the crash.
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A helicopter takes Wilson to the hospital.
A helicopter takes Wilson to the hospital.
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Wilson qualifies for a race in Lexington, Ohio, in early August.<br />
Wilson qualifies for a race in Lexington, Ohio, in early August.
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Wilson, left, celebrates after finishing second in Lexington in early August.
Wilson, left, celebrates after finishing second in Lexington in early August.
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Wilson answers questions from the media in May.
Wilson answers questions from the media in May.
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Wilson sits in his pit box during qualifying in Detroit in May.
Wilson sits in his pit box during qualifying in Detroit in May.
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Wilson puts on his gloves as he gets ready for Indianapolis 500 practice in May.
Wilson puts on his gloves as he gets ready for Indianapolis 500 practice in May.
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Crew members pull Wilson's car onto the grid before the Indianapolis 500 in May.
Crew members pull Wilson's car onto the grid before the Indianapolis 500 in May.
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Wilson sprays race winner Scott Dixon after a race in October 2013.
Wilson sprays race winner Scott Dixon after a race in October 2013.
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Wilson, right, rides a parade lap with Graham Rahal and Takuma Sato after finishing third in a race in April 2013.
Wilson, right, rides a parade lap with Graham Rahal and Takuma Sato after finishing third in a race in April 2013.
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Wilson kisses a trophy after winning an IndyCar race in July 2009.
Wilson kisses a trophy after winning an IndyCar race in July 2009.
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Wilson leads the pack during an IndyCar race in April 2009.
Wilson leads the pack during an IndyCar race in April 2009.
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Wilson, center, celebrates an IndyCar win in August 2008.
Wilson, center, celebrates an IndyCar win in August 2008.
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Wilson races in Assen, Netherlands, in September 2007.
Wilson races in Assen, Netherlands, in September 2007.
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Wilson waves his flag after the race in Assen in September 2007.
Wilson waves his flag after the race in Assen in September 2007.
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Wilson, second from left, attends a promotional event in Monza, Italy, in September 2003.
Wilson, second from left, attends a promotional event in Monza, Italy, in September 2003.
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Wilson races in Formula One in October 2003.
Wilson races in Formula One in October 2003.
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