Peter Collins Death Cause and Date

Peter Collins' Death

Born (Birthday) November 6, 1931

Death Date August 3, 1958

Age of Death 26 years

Cause of Death Racing Accident

Profession Race Car Driver

The race car driver Peter Collins died at the age of 26. Here is all you want to know, and more!

Biography - A Short Wiki

Formula One driver who achieved three victories and 9 podiums before tragedy struck when his car was flipped during the 1958 German Grand Prix. He was thrown from the car into a tree and suffered fatal head injuries.

He married actress Louise King in 1957.