The tragic death of Frederik Jansen van Vuuren remains one of the most harrowing moments in Formula 1 history. A 19-year-old marshal at the 1977 South African Grand Prix , Van Vuuren was killed in a freak collision with driver
The Formula 1 Wiki and other records state that his identity was only confirmed after the race director summoned all on-duty marshals; Van Vuuren was the only one missing. Secondary Fatalities frederik jansen van vuuren autopsy report
The 40-pound (18kg) fire extinguisher van Vuuren was carrying struck Pryce in the head, causing Pryce's instant death by nearly decapitating him and wrenching his helmet upward with extreme force. Contextual Factors Lack of Training: The tragic death of Frederik Jansen van Vuuren
The fire extinguisher Van Vuuren was carrying struck Tom Pryce in the helmet, killing the driver instantly as well. Contextual Factors Lack of Training: The fire extinguisher