Dead Macau Grand Prix rider Daniel Hegarty’s family appeals for donations as ‘life insurance won’t pay out’
Insurance company refuses to pay up because tragedy happened outside Europe, so brother sets up crowdfunding page for British motorcyclist’s two young sons
The family of Daniel Hegarty, the motorcycle rider who lost his life at last year’s Macau Grand Prix, are appealing for donations to help support his two young sons after his insurance company refused to pay up because the tragedy happened outside Europe.
Hegarty was killed when the 31-year-old hit a barrier at the notorious Fishermen’s Bend – scene of the last fatality at the event in 2012 – during the sixth of 12 scheduled laps. The British Topgun Racing Honda rider was left stricken on the track and surrounded by debris. He was rushed to hospital but later died, casting a pall on the race, which was won by Glenn Irwin in muted celebrations.
The crowdfunding page, which was started three weeks ago, has so far raised more than half of the targeted amount, backed by more than 460 supporters, with over £11,460 donated.
Joe Hegarty described his brother as a “talented, committed motorcycle racer but firstly and always he was a devoted father to his two young sons”.
