US EditionNASCAR team owner killed in crash, police say
- Shigeaki 'Shige' Hattori, a former NASCAR team owner, died in a head-on car crash on Saturday, April 5, in Huntersville.
- Hattori, driving a 2025 Toyota Crown, crossed the center line on NC Highway 73 and collided with a 2024 Lexus GX550.
- Emergency crews responded to the scene around 9:15 a.m., where they pronounced Hattori dead; the Lexus driver went to a hospital.
- Hattori Racing Enterprises released a statement noting, "Shige was known for his relentless drive, focus and competitive spirit."
- Investigators do not think speed or impairment factored into the crash, though the incident remains under investigation, according to police.
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