A good friend of mine was practicing for the upcoming race when this happened, and reported what he saw to me. As might be assumed, this really ruined everyone's day. Further info makes this more tragic.
The official INITIAL report involves a dead bird, but ... a dislodged knee puck has now been mentioned... and debris flags, caution flags and any other warning flags were not reported as of yet.
No matter what happened, it is TRAGIC that this happened. Godspeed to both, and I am saying prayers for the third one involved.
Please go
here post #13 for more info.