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French motorcyclist Pierre Cherpin dies after Dakar Rally crash – ABC News
French amateur rider Pierre Cherpin died several days after crashing in this year’s Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia.
French motorcycle rider Pierre Cherpin has died five days after crashing during the seventh stage of the Dakar Rally, organisers said on Friday.
- Pierre Cherpin was competing in his fourth Dakar Rally when he crashed on stage seven
- Cherpin was the first fatality of this year’s race
- Kevin Benavides of Argentina won the motorcycle class
The 52-year-old amateur, who was taking part unassisted in his fourth Dakar Rally, had undergone neurosurgery and was placed in a medically induced coma after the crash…
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