ABILENE, Texas — A 74-year-old Colorado man died from injuries sustained in a single-vehicle crash at the Abilene Airstrip Attack on October 19, 2025.
Gregory Vernon Ibsen was driving a modified 2006 Chevy Corvette when it rolled multiple times and caught fire, according to a press release from the Abilene Police Department.
Ibsen, the sole occupant of the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident occurred during the event at the Abilene Airport when the vehicle experienced a tripped event, causing the crash. Next of kin have been notified, and the department expressed condolences to Ibsen’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.