Bill Vukovich fatal crash at the Indianapolis 500 (1955)

On May 30, 1955, two-time defending Indianapolis 500 winner Bill Vukovich was killed in a multi-car crash during the race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Vukovich's car collided and overturned while he was leading, making his death one of the more prominent fatalities in the event's history. The accident highlighted the era's limited driver safety measures and contributed to later safety developments at the Speedway. The crash occurred during the running of the Indy 500 at the Speedway in Speedway, Indiana.