Incredible.
The motorsport community continues to mourn one of its brightest talents today after the death of IndyCar driver Justin Wilson.
The British driver succumbed to injuries suffered in an accident during the season’s penultimate race at Pocono Raceway in Pennsylvania on Sunday, when debris – specifically the nose cone – from the car of then race leader Sage Karam struck Wilson as he attempted to avoid the accident.
Wilson’s sad death was confirmed on Monday night and his passing comes just a month after the death of F1 driver Jules Bianchi.
However it has been confirmed this evening by Wilson’s brother Stefan that the 37-year-old was an organ donor and that his death means that six other lives have been changed forever.
With #giftoflife @justin_wilson saved 6 lives today. He just keeps setting the bar higher. Keep Julia & the girls in your prayers #myherojw
— Stefan Wilson (@stef_wilson) August 25, 2015
Wilson is survived by his wife and two daughters.
If you would like to know more about organ donation you can find out here.
