KERRVILLE, Texas - A driver lost control during a Texas drag racing event and slammed into a crowd of spectators, killing two and injuring at least five others Saturday, authorities said.The crash occurred Saturday afternoon at an event called "Airport Race Wars 2" at the Kerrville-Kerr County Airport, police said in a news release.
The organized event involved drivers speeding down a runway as they competed for cash.The driver "lost control and left the runway, crashing into parked vehicles and striking spectators who were observing the races," Kerville police said.RELATED: 1 DC cop cited in alleged Northeast drag-race crash takes plea deal; 2nd cop fighting chargesFour people were airlifted to hospitals in San Antonio, while at least one.