Michigan: Track worker struck and killed during race at Owosso Speedway
A track worker was struck by a race car during a race at Owosso Speedway early Sunday morning and later died at a hospital, officials said. Michael Anthony Niebrzydowski, 49, was hit at 12:17 a.m., said Lt. Dave Kaiser, a spokesman for the Michigan State Police.
Witnesses told police Niebrzydowski was standing on the track and attempting to slow race traffic for an unrelated crash when he was struck by a vehicle, Kaiser said. Niebrzydowski was airlifted to a hospital and later pronounced dead, Kaiser said. He was not immediately able to provide further information about the crash or investigation.
A man who answered the phone Monday at Owosso Speedway declined to comment. The racetrack posted the following statement on its website: "Owosso Speedway is deeply saddened by the loss of Mike Niebrzydowski. Mike has been a prominent member of the racing community for years. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all friends and family members. May he rest in peace with our Lord and Savior."
The racetrack, at 7204 W. M-21 in Shiawassee County, is a 3/8 mile banked, paved oval with a seating capacity of 3,500, according to its website.
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