Pratt Dies From Crash at Pocono

Don Pratt’s modified stock car crashed into a wall at Pocono International Raceway on Sunday, killing Pratt and injuring another driver in the NASCAR Race of Champions at Long Pond, Pa.

NASCAR officials impounded Pratt’s car and are investigating the accident, which occurred on the track’s front straightaway during the 78th lap of the 250-lap race, according to David Kerper, race office manager.

Pratt, 32, of Lima, N.Y., is the first person killed in the race, Kerper said.

Ed D’Hondt was injured when he crashed into the same wall after Pratt’s accident. D’Hondt was treated and released at Geisinger Medical Center, according to a spokeswoman, who declined to give her name.