In New Zealand, a rally sprint crash killed a teen driver and his co-driver.bTeenager Brooklyn Horan and 35-year-old Tyson Jemmett were the two people who tragically died. When Horan and Jemmet’s car crashed into a river at the Arcadia Road Rallysprint in Paparoa, they were racing.

According to a police investigator, the car went off the gravel road and into a flooded river. First responders pronounced both of them dead at the scene. MotorSport New Zealand made it official that Horan was behind the wheel of the car when it crashed.

“The event took place on Arcadia Road in Paparoa which was closed to the public for the duration of the event under the authority of the local Road Controlling Authority,” a statement from MotorSport said.“It is too early in the investigation to comment on what the main contributing factors to the crash were, however, it does not seem as though the road was in a detrimental or unsafe condition.”

“Our thoughts are with the families and friends of these two competitors and everyone involved with the Arcadia Road Rallysprint,” said Wayne Christie, president of Motorsport New Zealand. Read more below

The tragic news of the deaths of Brooklyn Horan and Tyson Jemmett has sent shockwaves through the motorsport community in New Zealand. The rally sprint crash that claimed their lives has left many fans and fellow drivers devastated by the loss of two talented individuals.

Brooklyn Horan, a promising young driver, had a bright future ahead of him in the world of motorsport. His passion for racing was evident to all who knew him, and his untimely death has left a void that will be difficult to fill. Tyson Jemmett, his co-driver, was also a respected figure in the racing community, and his loss has been deeply felt by those who had the privilege of knowing him.

The details of the crash are still under investigation, but the fact that it occurred during a sanctioned event has raised questions about safety protocols and precautions. MotorSport New Zealand has assured the public that the road where the accident took place was closed to the public and deemed safe for the rally sprint. However, the exact circumstances that led to the car leaving the road and ending up in the river are still unknown.

As the investigation continues, the focus remains on honoring the memories of Brooklyn Horan and Tyson Jemmett. Wayne Christie, president of Motorsport New Zealand, expressed his condolences to the families and friends of the two competitors, as well as to everyone involved in the Arcadia Road Rallysprint. The loss of these two individuals has left a deep impact on the racing community, and their absence will be keenly felt in the days and weeks to come.

As fans and fellow drivers come to terms with this tragic event, the rallying community has come together to support one another in this difficult time. The memories of Brooklyn Horan and Tyson Jemmett will live on in the hearts of those who knew and admired them, and their legacy will continue to inspire future generations of motorsport enthusiasts.