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Crewman that Danica hit released from hospital

Dale Coyne Racing's Buckman was struck during practice for Indy 500

Image: Injured crew member
Tom Strickland / AP
Charles Buckman, a crewman for Dale Coyne Racing, is treated by crewman and emergency personnel after he was struck by a car driven by Danica Patrick during Indy 500 practice Friday.
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updated 5:25 p.m. ET May 13, 2008

INDIANAPOLIS - Charles Buckman, a crewman for Dale Coyne Racing, has been released from Methodist Hospital four days after being struck by Danica Patrick’s race car during practice for the Indianapolis 500.

Buckman was hit in the left leg by the left front tire of Patrick’s car as she drove into the pits during practice on Friday. He went airborne and then fell to the ground, suffering a concussion and cuts to his scalp and face.

He was released from intensive care Saturday but was kept at the hospital for observation until his release Tuesday.

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