"Craig Breen, a driver in the World Rally Championship, has died in a car accident in Croatia."
— Crystal Lambert
Craig Breen, an Irish rally driver, has died in a test event before a world championship race in Croatia, according to his team's announcement, due to an accident that occurred on Thursday
Hyundai Motorsport expressed their profound sadness in confirming the passing of Breen, who died in a pre-event test accident ahead of the Croatia Rally.
Craig Breen, an Irish rally driver, takes part in the World Rally Championship (WRC) as a member of the Hyundai team
In 2012, Craig Breen won the WRC Super 2000 world rally championship and achieved class victories in the Rally of Spain, Rally France, Monte Carlo Rally, and Wales Rally GB.
Craig Breen won the WRC Academy championship in 2011, where he secured his first victory at the 2011 Rallye Deutschland and went on to clinch the championship by winning the Wales Rally GB.
Craig Breen started his motorsport career by participating in karting events in Ireland in 1999. Later on, in 2007, he ventured into rallying, and by 2008, he had already started participating in both rallying and karting competitions in Europe.
Hyundai Motorsport will refrain from making any additional remarks and would like to extend its deepest sympathies to Craig's loved ones, acquaintances, and numerous supporters.