In hour three of the 1955 race , Pierre Levegh 's Mercedes - Benz 300 SLR clipped another car .
In hour three of the 1955 race , Pierre Levegh 's Mercedes - Benz 300 SLR crashed , killing Levegh and 80 spectators .
In hour three of the 1955 race , Pierre Levegh 's Mercedes - Benz 300 SLR clipped another car and crashed , killing Levegh and 80 spectators .