Death of girl, 7, in Florida raceway crash fuels grief amid sport’s popularity
Motorsports is built on passion, but moments like these remind us of the risks that come with what we love,” the dragway said in a statement.
Florida girl, 7, killed in drag race accident; She ‘fought for her life’ for 2 days.
Young Elienisse Zoe Díaz Rodriguez, 7, died tragically doing what she loved: driving a Junior Dragster, according to Fox News. A Junior Dragster is a scaled-down version of a Top Fuel dragster that kids race. They are used in drag racing leagues for kids of various ages.
7-year-old girl succumbs to injuries after racing accident at Orlando Speed World, FHP reports
Elienisse Zoe Díaz Rodriguez passed away Tuesday after losing control of her racecar Sunday and hitting a concrete wall, FHP reported
7-year-old girl dies after junior drag racing accident in Orange County, family says
Family members say a 7-year-old girl has died after a junior drag racing accident in Orange County. The family of Elienisse Zoe Díaz Rodriguez said she passed away from her injuries after an accident that happened at Orlando Speed World Dragway on Sunday. Orlando Speed World Dragway released a statement on social media confirming the incident:
7-Year-Old Girl Dies After Racing Accident at Orlando Speed World: 'Pain of Loss Is Immeasurable'
Elienisse Zoe Díaz Rodriguez lost control of her vehicle while racing on Sunday, Feb. 4 Gabrielle Rockson is a staff writer-reporter for PEOPLE. She joined PEOPLE in 2023 and covers entertainment ...
Orlando community mourns 7-year-old girl killed in drag racing accident: 'Pain of loss is immeasurable'
Elienisse Zoe Díaz Rodriguez, 7, died on Tuesday after an accident at the Orlando Speed World Dragway in Florida over the weekend, the racetrack said.
7-year-old’s death after Florida raceway crash fuels grief, support for sport enthusiasts say is generally safe
The tragic death of 7-year-old Elienisse Zoe Diaz Rodriguez in a drag-racing accident at a popular east Orange County speedway is generating grief, sympathy, and focus on a sport that enthusiasts insist is generally safe — even for children too young to drive a regular automobile.
7-year-old girl dead after crashing in junior drag racing event
Elienisse Diaz Rodriguez, a 7-year-old Florida girl, has died after she crashed her car in a junior drag racing event on Sunday. According to multiple reports, the first grader lost control of her car during a race at Orlando Speed World Dragway.
7-year-old girl succumbs to injuries after racing accident at Orlando Speed World, Florida Highway Patrol reports
A 7-year-old girl died Tuesday night after a racing accident at the Orlando Speed World Dragway days earlier, according to Florida Highway Patrol. Elienisse Zoe Díaz Rodriguez passed away after she was taken Sunday to Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children,
‘Beautiful’ girl, 7, dies in horror drag race crash after ‘losing control on track’ as devastated family pays tribute
A SEVEN-year-old girl has died after being fatally injured in a crash at a drag racing circuit. Elienisse Zoe Diaz Rodriguez ...
7-year-old drag racer loses control on track and dies days later, Florida cops say
A 7-year-old drag-race driver who crashed at a Florida track died “after fighting for her life for two days,” a family ...
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Safety top of mind following death of junior drag racer
Racing schools like the Orlando Kart Center remind of the dangers of motorsports, but doing everything to keep kids safe on the track.
7-year-old dies following drag racing accident, 1 man injured
A 7-year-old died "after fighting for her life for 2 days" following a tragic crash at a junior dragster race.
Seven-year-old Elienisse Diaz Rodriguez dies after crash at Orlando Speed World Dragway
The junior driver ‘fought for her life for two days’ before doctors told the family their ‘princess’ was dead.