Retired NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. was taken to the hospital after suffering minor injuries in a small plane crash in Carter County, Tennessee, according to his family and sheriff's officials.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on September 24, 2017 in Loudon, New Hampshire.that Earnhardt's wife and child were on the plane with him, along with a pilot, a family dog and another passenger."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.
According to the Carter County Sheriff, Earnhardt was taken to the Johnson City Medical Center "for minor injuries." The FAA confirmed to WJHL that five people were on the plane. The agency also confirmed that the aircraft was aDale Earnhardt Jr.
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