“The worker was helping to recover a car (Esteban Gutierrez’s Sauber)
which had stopped during the race.
“The recovery vehicle had lifted the car to return it to the pits, and
while doing this the worker dropped his radio and attempted to pick it up.
“As he did this, he stumbled and was hit and run over by the recovery
vehicle.
“The worker was transported via helicopter to Sacre-Coeur hospital where
he was treated by the traumatology department of Dr Ronald Denis, deputy
chief medical officer, and Dr Jacques Bouchard, chief medical officer of the
grand prix.
“Unfortunately, the worker succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
“The FIA, l’Automobile Club de l’Ile Notre Dame and the Formula One Grand
Prix du Canada want to communicate their deepest condolences to the family
and friends of the victim.
“The identity of the worker cannot be revealed at this time.”