Patrick James O'Connor[1] (October 9, 1928 – May 30, 1958) [2] was an American racecar driver. He was killed in a 15-car pileup, after sustaining a fatal head injury after rolling his car and catching fire …

Pat had said he'd retire if he ever won the Indy 500. The accident had similarities to Bill Vukavich's from three years prior. Both drove blue #4 cars that started from position 5. Both climbed another car, …

In this tragic footage of the 1958 Indianapolis 500 Race, driver Pat O,Connor was killed as a result of a devastating 15-car pile up.

He died at the age of 29 from injuries sustained in a 15-car pileup at the start of 1958 Indianapolis 500 race in Indianapolis, Indiana, four days after he appeared of the May 1958 Sports Illustrated magazine.

A rising star on the U.S. racing circuit, O’Connor’s name was synonymous with speed until tragedy struck during the opening lap of the 1958 Indianapolis 500, in one of the most infamous crashes in …

Pat O’Connor, of North Vernon, Ind., earned the respect of everyone with his demeanor on and off the racetrack and, in 1958, graced the cover of Sports Illustrated in a build-up to that year’s Indianapolis …

Pat O'Connor (October 9, 1928 – May 30, 1958) was an American racecar driver active during the 1950s. He competed in the United States Automobile Club (USAC) Championship Car series and …