NASCAR Driver Clint Bowyer Killed a Pedestrian in Tragic, Deadly Crash [REPORT]
Clint Bowyer, a former NASCAR driver, killed a woman in a deadly car crash in Missouri.
The Lake Ozark Police Department released a car crash report, obtained by USA TODAY Sports, confirming that Bowyer - who currently serves as a FOX analyst - got involved in the accident earlier this month.
The fatal crash happened on June 5 near Osage Beach, Missouri. The professional NASCAR driver was reportedly driving westbound on US 54 and heading to State Highway 242 when he hit and killed a pedestrian.
He just completed his work on Fox's coverage of the Enjoy Illinois 300 at the World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois, when it happened.
Bowyer stopped his car immediately and called 911 in pursuit of reviving the victim, 47-year-old Mary Jane Simmons. However, she died later on the scene.
The NASCAR star has since released a statement to FOX4 in Kansas City and asked everyone for privacy.
"Anyone that knows me, knows that family is everything to me. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones of Ms. Simmons. This is a very difficult time for my family and I, please respect our privacy as we move forward," he said.
Bowyer showed no signs of impairment. The authorities also made him undergo a breathalyzer test, and the sample showed .000 blood alcohol content.
His vehicle sustained massive front driver-side damage. Its windshield was also ruined.
Meanwhile, they found a crystalline substance believed to be methamphetamine on Simmons' belongings. This led the authorities to assume that she was under the influence of drugs at the time of the incident.
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the drug found in the victim's bag is a highly addictive stimulant that can affect a person's central nervous system. It can lead to paranoia and hallucinations.
Following the deadly accident, Bowyer decided to skip last Sunday's race at Sonoma Raceway in California.
Clint Bowyer's Absence Surprised Fans
Before the news broke out, NASCAR fans wondered what happened to Bowyer as he was surprisingly absent during Sunday's broadcast.
The Athletic, via The Spun, disclosed that Bowyer skipped the Toyota/Save Mart 350 due to a then-unspecified personal matter.
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The former NASCAR driver is currently in his second year as a full-time broadcaster for the news outlet's NASCAR events.
Bowyer famously competed in 541 races for 16 years, conquering the NASCAR Cup Series. He established a record of 10 wins and 226 top 10 finishes.
Out of the 10 wins, his Toyota/Save Mart 350 in 2012 is one of the most notable so far.
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