Tragedy Off the Track
Photo Title
Tragedy Off the Track
Photographer/Creator
J. Parke Randall
Collection
Publisher
Indianapolis News
Caption/Description
J. Parke Randall, 33, an architect, took this tragic series which made the front page all over the world. Two persons were killed and 70 were injured when the 40-foot aluminum tower toppled toward the track during one of the most exciting moments of the annual race. Photograph series received a special recognition in the Pictures of the Year contest.
Citation
J. Parke Randall, "Tragedy Off the Track," in POYi Archive, Item #3962, http://archive.poy.org/items/show/3962 (accessed May 16, 2024).
Date Added
07.04.2008