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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.

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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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