roof. The aluminum fuel tank underneath the driver's seat was ruptured by the trees and exploded. Toivonen and Cresto had no time to get out and both men burned to death in their seats. The accident had no witnesses close enough to clearly see the accident. Services for Cresto were held in Villastellone, Italy, on May 4, 1986. The accident led to the FIA's decision to ban Group B cars after the 1986 season. References 1956 births 1986 deaths American rally drivers American people of Italian descent American rally co-drivers Racing drivers who died while racing Sport deaths in France