Irish rally driver Craig Breen has died following an accident during a pre-test event in Croatia.
His County Cavan Co-driver James Fulton was unharmed in the crash.
Hyundai Motorsport confirmed the news in a statement earlier this afternoon. The fatal accident occurred shortly after midday local time in the capital city of Zagreb.
Cavan man James Fulton had been Craig's Co-driver since November of 2022. 33-year-old Craig Breen collected a second place finish in Sweden in February, in his first World Rally Championship start of the season.
Reacting on Twitter, the World Rally Championship said: The WRC family is shocked and saddened to learn of Craig Breen’s passing. Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends of Craig at this incredibly sad time.
