Dale Earnhardt Jr. and family involved in plane crash
Prayers for the Earnhardt family!
Former NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., his wife and child escaped a plane crash in Tennessee without serious injuries on Thursday.
Dale was taken to Johnson City Medical Center. He was the only person on board that was hospitalized.
Photo: WJHL
His sister Kelley confirmed the accident:
I can confirm Dale, Amy & Isla along with his two pilots were involved in a crash in Bristol TN this afternoon. Everyone is safe and has been taken to the hospital for further evaluation. We have no further information at this time. Thank you for your understanding.
— Kelley Earnhardt (@EarnhardtKelley) August 15, 2019
Officials with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating.
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All photos taken from WJHL.
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