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CARDIFF, Wales - Peugeot co-driver Michael Park was killed during the Wales Rally GB on Sunday after his car went off the course and hit a tree.
The 39-year-old Englishman suffered fatal injuries during the 17-mile, 15th stage. Markko Martin, the driver, was not injured. Peugeot said Martin struck a tree on the right side of the car.
Park had been Martin's co-driver since 2000 and the pair had won five world rallies together.
Organizers canceled the remaining two stages. Citroen's Sebastien Loeb had been leading the race, but decided to take a time penalty that gave Petter Solberg the victory and delayed Loeb's winning the series title.
Peugeot's Marcus Gronholm pulled out of the race as a mark of respect for Park, who was survived by his wife Marie and two children.
Loeb can win the title in the Japan Rally on Sept. 30-Oct. 2. He has 93 points, followed by Gronholm with 61 and Solberg with 55. Citroen leads the manufacturers' standings with 123 points. Peugeot is second with 117.
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