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U.S. GRAND PRIX: IMS Safety Patrol Member in Guarded Condition after Accident

23 September 2000

Posted By Terry Callahan
Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel

INDIANAPOLIS- Indianapolis Motor Speedway Safety Patrol member William Andis is in guarded yet serious condition at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis after being struck by an automobile this morning outside Gate 2 of the facility, according to Dr. Henry Bock, Speedway medical director.

Andis, 58, from Indianapolis, suffered a fractured pelvis, a fractured neck and a concussion when he was struck at approximately 8:15 a.m. on 16th Street, which parallels the south side of the facility. He underwent surgery for those injuries and has been moved to the Adult Critical Care Unit at Methodist.

An update will be provided at 10 a.m. (EST) Sunday.

Text Provided By Paul Kelly

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