Tragedy as British rider Daniel Hegarty dies in crash at Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix
Topgun Racing Honda rider, who was 31, struck barrier on sixth lap of Guia track with organisers cancelling the race before confirming his death
Tragedy struck the Macau Grand Prix on Saturday when British rider Daniel Hegarty died after a crash during the feature motorcycle race.
The 31-year-old hit a barrier at the notorious Fishermen’s Bend during the sixth of 12 scheduled laps. Replayed footage showed Hegarty laying motionless on the track, with debris around him.
The race was immediately called off and fears for the Topgun Racing Honda rider’s condition were heightened when the post-race press conference was cancelled.
President of Macau’s Sports Bureau and co-ordinator of the Macau Grand Prix organising committee Pun Weng Kun then addressed the media at 6.30pm, reading a statement from the event organisers that reported Hegarty had initially suffered “serious injuries”.
“It is with great regret that we have to announce that the British rider succumbed to his injuries en route to the Conde S. Januario Hospital,” the statement said.
