Two stages into the final day when accident happend, slid off the road into a tree right into the passenger side door of the car, Marko Martin walked away. The rest of the day was cancelled. No Champagne finish or post event interviews. Marcus Gronholm was withdrawn from third place a sign of respect, Sebastian loeb took the time penalty so he didn't win the championship at this rally.....

Very similar thing which happend to possum bourne when he lost his codriver Roger Freeth at rally aust back when he was driving for SWRT in the Asia Pacific Championship.....

Goes to show that even with all there safety theres still danger in getting killed...... but its the first death in 12 years for the WRC... pretty good record when you think back at some of the accidents...

Chad