11-year-old world champion dies after crash
Keir Millar succumbed to injuries he sustained during a race
Edinburgh: In a sad turn of events, an 11-year-old world champion mini stock car driver Keir Millar lost his life on Monday in Edinburgh.
Millar, who was severely injured following a crash during a race at Lochgelly Raceway in Fife on Saturday, succumbed to death at a hospital in Edinburgh, reported BBC.
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Marked for a bright future in racing, Keir had won the Ninja Kart Championship in Ipswich in 2014 when he was ten.
Police Scotland confirmed Keir’s death on Monday evening. They issued a statement which said, “Police Scotland can confirm that the 11-year-old injured at a youth stock car event in Lochgelly, Fife, on Saturday, May 9, has died.”
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— Fife.me.uk (@Fife_me_uk) May 12, 2015“Keir Millar passed away peacefully today (Monday, May 11) at around 4pm at the Sick Kids Hospital, Edinburgh.”
Keir's family has issued the following statement:
"The family of Keir Millar are extremely distraught at the passing of their son. He was a much loved son and brother and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
"The family is requesting privacy at this most difficult time."