Veteran high-speed driver Chris Raschke has died after losing control of his vehicle while driving at nearly 300 mph at an event in northwestern Utah.

Driver Chris Raschke lost control about two and a half miles into a run and was treated by medical professionals at the scene, but died from his injuries, according to a statement from the Southern California Timing Association, which has organized the popular land-speed racing event known as "Speed Week" since the late 1940s.