15-Car Fatal Crash at 1958 Indianapolis 500 Race | British Pathé

In this tragic footage of the 1958 Indianapolis 500 Race, driver Pat O,Connor was killed as a result of a devastating 15-car pile up. For Archive Licensing Enquiries Visit: Explore Our Online Channel For FULL Documentaries, Fascinating Interviews & Classic Movies: #BritishPathé #History #Racing #Cars #Crash #Indy500 Subscribe to the British Pathé YT Channel: (FILM ID:) Unissued / unused material. American newsreel item. Fatal crash at Indianapolis car race, United States of America (USA). Various shots of start of race and race in progress with cut-ins of crowds. Two cars collide on the north-east turn, another goes over the wall. One car overturns and burst into flames, onrushing cars crash into 15 car pile up. The track is littered with smouldering and battered cars. Race is slowed down whilst attendants clear away the debris. Car passing camera at 150 miles per hour. Winner coming up to finishing line. Top shot of c