The cars are getting safer and safer but in this case his car was damaged by the initial crash and another car looked to have punched through the damaged side pod.

I imagine he had no chance to survive.

I doubt a canopy would have helped, though it is a good idea. I think they resist it because of being able to get out faster.

RIP Dan.

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