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Racer dies trying to set land speed record at Utah salt flats

Racer dies trying to set land speed record at Utah salt flats

A driver died Sunday after he crashed while he was trying to set a land speed record at an annual event on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, event organizers said. Chris Raschke, 60, died after the crash at around 3:03 p.m. MT, officials with the Southern California Timing Association, which runs the event, said in a statement. Organizers said …

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Driver trying to set record at Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats dies after losing control

Driver trying to set record at Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats dies after losing control

WENDOVER, Utah — A driver trying to set a speed record during a racing event at Utah’s famed Bonneville Salt Flats died Sunday after losing control of his vehicle, organizers said. Driver Chris Raschke was treated by medical professionals at the scene, but died from his injuries, according to the Southern California Timing Association, which organizes the popular land-speed racing …

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Driver dies at Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats speed race

Driver dies at Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats speed race

WENDOVER, Utah (AP) — A driver trying to set a speed record during a racing event at Utah’s famed Bonneville Salt Flats died Sunday after losing control of his vehicle, organizers said. Driver Chris Raschke was treated by medical professionals at the scene, but died from his injuries, according to the Southern California Timing Association, which organizes the popular land-speed …

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Third child dies after barge hits boat at Miami sailing camp

Third child dies after barge hits boat at Miami sailing camp

MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard says a third child has died nearly a week after a barge struck and sank a boat during a sailing camp near Miami. All six people on the sailboat were pulled from the water after the collision, and four kids were rushed to a hospital where two were pronounced dead last Monday. A …

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Driver Dies in Crash During Racing Event at Bonneville Salt Flats – The New York Times

Driver Dies in Crash During Racing Event at Bonneville Salt Flats  The New York Times Driver Chris Raschke dies in crash at Speed Week on Bonneville Salt Flats  CNN Driver attempting speed record crashes, dies at Bonneville Salt Flats  KSL.com Driver killed during Speed Week race at Bonneville Salt Flats  KUTV Driver, 60, Dies After Crashing at Nearly 280 mph While Attempting to Set …

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Jason and Travis Kelce’s dad Ed’s partner dies at 74

Jason and Travis Kelce’s dad Ed’s partner dies at 74

Ed Kelce is mourning the loss of his girlfriend, Maureen Magurie. Jason and Travis Kelce’s father shared the heartbreaking news on his Facebook page on August 2, with a link to an obituary for Magurie, who died at 74. Magurie “passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones” and was described as a “natural hostess” and “devoted mother” to her …

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JUNKYARD Singer DAVID ROACH Dies After Battle With Cancer

JUNKYARD Singer DAVID ROACH Dies After Battle With Cancer

JUNKYARD frontman David Roach has died after a battle with cancer. On Saturday (August 2),Roach‘s JUNKYARD bandmates shared the following message via social media: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David Roach. “After a courageous battle with cancer, David passed away peacefully last night at home, in the loving arms of his wife. “He was …

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Loni Anderson, star of hit TV series ‘WKRP in Cincinnati,’ dies at 79 : NPR

Loni Anderson, star of hit TV series ‘WKRP in Cincinnati,’ dies at 79 : NPR

Loni Anderson arrives at the 22nd Annual Race To Erase MS Event held at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel, Friday, April 24, 2015, in Los Angeles. Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP hide caption toggle caption Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP LOS ANGELES — Loni Anderson, who played a struggling radio station’s empowered receptionist on the hit TV comedy “WKRP in Cincinnati,” died Sunday, just days …

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