Hlinka's Death
Hlinka was supposed to be once again head coach of Czech Republic starting from 2004–05 season. However, he died on August 16, 2004, at the age of 54 near Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, when his car collided with a truck while driving above the speed limit (about 110 km/h, speed limit is 90 km/h). The truck suddenly appeared in his lane. Its driver claims he had to avoid a collision with an animal. More likely (the court was inclined to believe this), he turned from the main road and made a left at a crossing where it was prohibited. Hlinka was not using a safety belt. According to experts, the safety belt would not have helped him.
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