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French motorcyclist Pierre Cherpin dies after Dakar Rally crash
French motorcycle rider Pierre Cherpin has died five days after crashing during the seventh stage of the Dakar Rally, organisers said on Friday.
Key points:
- 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 in Saudi Arabia.
“During his transfer by medical plane from Jeddah to France, Pierre Cherpin died from the injuries caused by his fall during the seventh stage from Ha’il to Sakaka on January 10,” organisers said in a statement.
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