On Sunday, a single-engine plane crashed at a California racing facility, causing significant disruptions. This incident not only led to the injury of at least three people but also interrupted a drag racing competition that was taking place. The crash was reported shortly after 11 a.m. at the Pomona Dragstrip, where the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Drag Racing finals were being hosted.

Details of the Crash

The Los Angeles County Fire Department reported the incident on X, stating that at least three people received “moderate to severe injuries.” The social media post mentioned that at 11:10 AM, the fire department units responded to a single engine plane down. Three passengers were transported to local area hospitals with these injuries.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed the plane crash to Fox News Digital and noted that the aircraft hit two vehicles on its way down. A single-engine Piper PA-32 crashed near La Verne, California, around 11:40 a.m. local time on Sunday, November 17. The statement added that the number of people on board is unknown and that the FAA will conduct an investigation.Pictures from the scene show several first responders working near the plane. The plane crushed a white truck during the crash, and the damaged vehicle was just a few feet away from the wrecked plane.

Impact on the Racing Finals

The racing finals were paused due to this incident. However, the NHRA later announced on Facebook that racing resumed at 1 p.m. local time. This interruption in the finals demonstrated the significant impact that such an event can have on a scheduled competition.

Investigation and Location

Authorities are currently investigating the incident, and no additional details are available at this time. Pomona is located about 30 miles east of Los Angeles.Andrea Margolis, a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business, can be reached at andrea.margolis@fox.com for any further story tips.