Driver died in Battle Creek air show accident

Jet truck driver Chris Darnell killed in fiery crash during Battle Creek air show.

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According to police and footage of the incident, a jet-powered stunt truck spiraled out of control.

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Due to which it crashed at an air show in Battle Creek, Michigan, killing the driver.

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The driver of the shockwave jet truck accident, Chris Darnell, was 40 years old.

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Chris Darnell performing at the festival Saturday at 1:10 p.m.

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He was driving his jet truck over the runway at Battle Creek Executive Airport at a speed of over 300 mph.

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Two stunt planes were hovering over Chris Darnell at the time of the accident.

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There was no damage to those stunt planes.

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Police did not provide further details about Chris Darnell's death.

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Battle Creek Police and Federal Aviation Administration officials are investigating the accident.

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After the incident, Saturday's air show was canceled.

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