Isanti Co. Fair demolition derby driver dies after crash

Community honors driver killed in demolition derby crash

A vigil was held to honor the memory of a man killed in a demolition derby crash at the Isanti County Fair.

CAMBRIDGE, Minn. (FOX 9) - The family of the man killed following a demolition derby crash at the Isanti County Fair say he was set to leave for his honeymoon the next day.

Josh Wines was critically injured Thursday during the "Night of Destruction" demolition derby event at the Isanti County Fair. He later died at North Memorial Hospital.

Demolition derby driver death

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Bystander photos show what appears to be Wines’ car flipped over on the track as fairgoers look on. A Facebook post on the Isanti County Fair Facebook page says the victim was involved in a collision and airlifted to North Memorial Hospital. The victim’s family confirmed that the man later died.

The victim’s father, Joseph Wines, told FOX 9 that his son got married last fall and was preparing to leave on his long-awaited honeymoon the day after the event.

What officials are saying:

The Isanti County Fair has declined to comment on Josh Wines' death.

Organizers canceled a similar event on Saturday, hosting a vigil in its place.

The Isanti County Sheriff’s office says the crash is not being investigated as a criminal matter.

The GoFundMe to support Josh's wife can be found here.