Michigan air show stunt truck crashes, killing driver

The driver of a jet-powered stunt truck died in a crash at an air show in Battle Creek, Michigan, police said.

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The SHOCKWAVE Jet Truck was being operated by Chris Darnell, 40, at more than 300 mph at Battle Creek Executive Airport.

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"During the pyrotechnic portion" of the Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival, the accident occurred around 1:10 p.m.

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A video captured by air show attendee Mike Westra shows the truck racing two planes before spinning and crashing.

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On standby at the airport, emergency responders responded quickly, Westra said. "Within a minute or two they were putting water on the fire."

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"It came to rest upside down," Westra told CNN after the fire was put out. A police investigation is underway.

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Darnell Racing Enterprises owns and drives the SHOCKWAVE Jet Truck, which is capable of reaching speeds over 350 mph.

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The accident resulted from mechanical failure, Darnell's father wrote. "Christopher loved the Air Show business."

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