Scary Indy 500 practice crash sends driver to hospital

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Stefan Wilson and Katherine Legge were involved in a hard crash during Indy 500 practice on Monday and the latter suffered a serious injury when his car hit the wall at high speed.

The two were going through Turns 1 and 2 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway as the entire field appeared to slow down. Legge closed on Wilson quickly and hit the rear of his car. The two skidded into the wall with Legge hitting Wilson in the rear and the Wilson going nearly head-on into the barrier.

Wilson was immobilized and wearing a neck brace before he was taken away. Legge climbed from her car on her own.

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Katherine Legge, of England, left, and Stefan Wilson, of England, crash in the first turn during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Tuesday, May 23, 2023.  (AP Photo/Kirk DeBrunner)

Katherine Legge, of England, left, and Stefan Wilson, of England, crash in the first turn during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Tuesday, May 23, 2023.  (AP Photo/Kirk DeBrunner)

"I can tell you that he's doing well," IndyCar and Indianapolis Motor Speedway chief medical director Dr. Julia Vaizer said, adding, "He’s in good spirits."

The Dreyer and Reinbold Racing team later announced that Wilson suffered a fractured vertebrae in the crash.

"After being transported to IU Health Methodist Hospital for further tests, it was disclosed that Wilson suffered a fracture of the 12th thoracic vertebrae and will stay overnight for further tests and observation. Based on this type of injury, Wilson will not be