Disney World car crash: Passenger killed after Lamborghini driver loses control at driving attraction
The driver lost control on the course at the Exotic Driving Experience
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.A passenger was killed when a Lamborghini crashed into a guardrail at Walt Disney World, after the driver lost control.
The driver of the car was injured and the 36-year-old male passenger killed, as the car crashed into the guardrail at the Exotic Driving Experience at Walt Disney World, Florida, on Sunday.
The Lamborghini crashed when the driver lost control on the course at the Exotic Driving Experience, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The driver was hospitalised with minor injuries.
The Exotic Driving Experience allows customers to drive exclusive, high-powered cars for a fee of $200 to $400.
Drivers can complete six laps of a track with a professional driving instructor offering advice from the passenger seat.
The Walt Disney world Website says of the attraction: 'Head to Walt Disney World Speedway, choose your exotic supercar and prepare to be floored!'
'Put the pedal to the metal during the Exotic Driving Experience, where you can speed away for 6, 8 or 10 exhilarating laps around our world-class Exotics Course, or let a professional do a 2-lap Thrill Ride.
'Some of the world’s fastest cars by Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, Audi and Nissan will be revved and ready for you to see what they can do,' it continues.
The track is operated by Petty Holdings, which has other Exotic Driving Experience attractions at speedways in Atlanta, Daytona Beach, Charlotte, New Jersey, Kansas, New Hampshire and Texas.
In a statement, Petty Holdings said: “On behalf of everyone in the organization, it is with a very heavy heart that we extend our deepest sympathies to those involved in today's tragic accident in Orlando.”
The Exotic Driving Experience, along with its sibling track, the Richard Petty Driving Experience, was slated to close this summer at Disney World for unrelated reasons.
Additional reporting by the Associated Press
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments