Roger Williamson Killed in Dutch Grand Prix Crash, July 29, 1973
Driver Roger Williamson is killed during the Dutch Grand Prix, after a suspected tire failure causes his car to pitch into the barriers at high speed.
Date: July 29, 1973
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