A racing driver in the USA fell from the roof of a car and hit his head during a victory celebration

American professional racing driver Connor Zilic fell from the roof of his car and hit his head while celebrating another victory. This was reported on August 10 in The Independent.

At the Ixfinity race at Watkins Glen in the USA, Connor Zilic scored his sixth victory of the season.

"The racer, enjoying his victory, put his right foot on the roof of his Chevrolet <...> and his left foot on the window, as a result of which he lost his balance <...> and fell to the floor head down," the article says.

It is noted that the rider remained conscious, but he was taken to the medical center on a stretcher. Later, information was received that he had already been discharged from the hospital.

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On July 17, in Italy, in the municipality of Pontey, 19-year-old cyclist Samuele Privitera died during the first stage of the Giro Della Valle d'Aosta cycling race due to a fall. According to preliminary data, Privitera fell on the descent, after which he lost his helmet and hit his head. The exact circumstances of his death are being investigated.

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