FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — An employee of a northwestern Minnesota automotive raceway was fatally struck by a race car as he crossed the track in an ATV on Wednesday evening.
Police said Scott Engfer, 68, was serving as a track official at the I-94 EMR Speedway and was driving the ATV across the track during a race around 5:30 p.m. when the crash happened.
First responders from several agencies, including the Fergus Falls Police Department, Fire Department and Ringdahl Ambulance, were at the scene. Lifesaving measures were administered before Engfer was taken to the Fergus Falls hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
He was also a board member with WISSOTA Auto Racing, which promotes dirt track racing in the Upper Midwest.
In a statement, WISSOTA said: “All of us at WISSOTA are heartbroken and devastated by the tragic accident that claimed the life of WISSOTA Board Member, I-94 EMR Speedway Staff Member and friend Scott Engfer. We offer our sincere condolences to Deb, the Engfer family, all of Scott’s friends, colleagues, and acquaintances during this unimaginably difficult time as we all grieve this painful loss. Times like these remind us how precious life is. We ask that you please respect the privacy of the family at this time and offer your support in any way you can.”
The incident remains under investigation by authorities.
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