Niver was competing to be top class in Alcohol dragster NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. After losing speed Niver deployed parachutes which broke away immediately causes a car slows down before hitting the grille at the end of the runway.
Authorities are investigating the accident at the presence of mechanical failure or if there are any errors in the installation safety car. Niver died in the Pacific stations in Seattle, almost instantly after hitting a safety barrier.