Friday, May 20, 2011

"Macho Man" died following a car crash

US legendary wrestler Randy Savage best known for his ring name Macho Man died on Friday after a car crash in his nearby home in Florida.

Florida Highway Patrol reports indicated that Savage appeared to have lost control of his Jeep Wrangler for unknown reasons and he drove over a concrete central reservation into oncoming traffic. He then crashed into a tree, head-on, close to his home in Seminole.

Savage who was driving with his wife Barbara Poffo, were both wearing seat belts. Savage died of his injuries at a nearby hospital. Poffo was also taken to the hospital. She acquired minor injuries. Reports also indicated that the accident was not alcohol-related. Cause of Savage's death is yet to be released.

Savage who rose to popularity back in the 1980s had two WWE championship, was crowned twice as the world heavyweight champion and held a 14-month reign as intercontinental champion.

SOURCES: Sky News; Image

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