Irish rally driver Craig Breen passed away at the age of 33 on April 13, 2023, during a test event ahead of a world championship in Croatia. According to CBS News, Breen was killed in an accident that occurred during the pre-event test. Breen’s team, Hyundai Motorsport, released a statement conveying deep sadness and confirming the tragic news of his death (USA Today).
Breen had a successful career in rally driving, having won the Circuit of Ireland Rally twice and the Circuit of Munster Rally four times (Motorsport.com). He had been a part of the Hyundai Motorsport team since 2022, as reported by Autosport.
The incident that resulted in Breen’s death occurred during a pre-test event in Croatia (The Hindu). NBC News conveyed that it was during this testing that Breen’s accident occurred. According to Sports Illustrated, his death happened following an accident during a pre-event test for the Croatia Rally. The Irish rally driver passed away at the age of just 33 years old (Sports Illustrated).
Breen hailed from Ireland and was a prominent figure in Irish motorsport (Sky Sports). Numerous videos on YouTube, posted by Cricket Star and Adtcreativity Art and Craft, document the crash in which Breen was involved.
The Irish motorsport community expressed shock and grief over the loss of Breen. As conveyed by Sky Sports, “The Irish motorsport community is numbed by this tragic news.” Furthermore, CBS News shared that Breen’s team and the World Rally Championship community expressed their condolences and deepest sympathy to Breen’s family and friends.
Craig Breen’s death is a significant loss to the motorsport community. His unwavering passion and skill for rally driving, combined with his friendly demeanor, made him a well-liked figure among fans and fellow drivers.
