Sunday, September 2, 2012

Monster truck crashes into crowd during Oregon race

A truck racing at the "Monster Air 2012" in Harrisburg, Oregon lost control of its hydraulic steering system, hit a mud patch and plowed into a group of spectators Saturday.

Three people were injured at the Harrisburg MotorSports Complex and taken to a hospital in nearby Eugene.  Sheriff's officials said their injuries were not serious.

The 1975 Ford pickup, fitted with large tractor tires had slowed to 10 mph when it swerved over a barrier and into the onlookers.  Witnesses said the truck didn't run over any of the injured and only "pushed them back."



Dan Mills, who built and runs the complex, said he had been in touch with the injured men and will continue the three-day show on Sunday with added precautions that include not allowing spectators into the area where the accident occurred.

The driver was identified as Kyle Atchley.

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