Flagman injured in reported race event in western Stanislaus County

Emergency services were dispatched Saturday to the former Crows Landing Navy airfield on a report that a vehicle struck a pedestrian. According to preliminary dispatch information, a car racing event was taking place and a Red Corvette spun out of control, striking a person. Emergency responders were dispatched at 12:15 p.m. to the airfield in western Stanislaus County.

The Sports Car Club of America has an event scheduled at Crows Landing this weekend.

The incident occurred as a sports car competition was held on the runway. A flagman standing on the side of the track was struck. He suffered a broken collarbone.

No other details were available.

This story was originally published April 27, 2019 at 3:00 PM.