OZAUKEE COUNTY — A 22-year-old man is in the hospital after being burned in a car fire at the Ozaukee County Fair Demo Derby on Friday.
The Cedarburg Police Department said the man was one of the participants in the Demo Derby. During the event, they say the man's car's fuel tank was damaged, leading the entire car to become engulfed in flames with him still inside.
Police say spectators and first responders immediately rushed in to help.
The man is being treated at a local burn center and is still recovering.
Police did not have an update on his condition.
A GoFundMe was started for the victim.
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