Illinois Barrel Racer Succumbs To Injury

Published: December 9, 2013 12:23 pm EST

It has been reported that tragedy recently struck in Illinois, as a barrel racing participant performing at Gordyville USA near Gifford has passed away due to injuries sustained at the equine showplace.

The News-Gazette has reported that 31-year-old Amy Hawker passed away Tuesday, December 3 after suffering injuries at a barrel racing event at the facility the weekend prior.

The article states that coroner’s office is currently unaware about how the injury occurred, but that Hawker did suffer a brain injury at the event.

Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Amy Hawker.

(With files from The News-Gazette)

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