Francois Cevert Autopsy Report -

On October 6, 1973, Cevert was pushing his Tyrrell 006 to its limit in an attempt to secure his first career pole position. Entering the fast, uphill section known as "The Esses," his car clipped a curb on the left, which unsettled the short-wheelbase chassis. The car swerved across the track at roughly 150 mph, striking the right-hand Armco barrier at a nearly 90-degree angle.

: The injuries were so severe that Cevert died the moment of impact. francois cevert autopsy report

: The barrier uprooted and lifted upon impact, inflicting fatal injuries that effectively cut his body in half between the neck and hip. Led to immediate death : Marshals on the scene in On October 6, 1973, Cevert was pushing his