Dale Earnhardt Jr. Hospitalized
After Plane Crash
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The former NASCAR driver's private plane
crashed at a Tennessee airport on Thursday.
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Earnhardt Jr., his wife, Amy, their
15-month-old daughter, two pilots
and a dog were all on board the plane.
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Based on initial reports, everyone made it out alive.
, Thomas Gray, Carter County Sheriff's Department, via statement.
Earnhardt Jr. was taken to a local hospital for
evaluation after the crash at 3:40 p.m. EST.
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The plane was engulfed in flames after the crash
landing at Elizabethton Municipal Airport.
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Earnhardt Jr. will take the weekend off from
his broadcasting duties at NBC Sports.
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This weekend's NASCAR race will take place 15 miles
from the crash site at Bristol Motor Speedway.
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We’re all in agreement that he should take this weekend off to be with his family. We look forward to having him back in the booth next month
at Darlington.
, NBC Sports, via statement