Marco Simoncelli killed in accident at Malaysian MotoGP

[Jazzy]

The Gresini Honda rider lost control of his bike on the second lap of the circuit in Sepang and appeared to be hit by Colin Edwards and then Valentino Rossi as he slid across the track.



The 24-year-old's helmet came off in the collision and he was taken to the medical centre for treatment, but died from his injuries.

Simoncelli's death comes exactly a week after British racing driver Dan Wheldon, a former IndyCar champion and two-time Indy 500 race winner, was killed in a 15-car pile-up at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The Buckinghamshire driver was 33.



The organisers cancelled today's race as soon as the extent of Simoncelli's injuries became apparent.

A statement on the MotoGP official website read: On Sunday 23rd October, during the MotoGP race at the Shell Advance Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit, San Carlo Honda Gresini's Italian rider Marco Simoncelli suffered a serious accident in which he received critical injuries.



Full article with video: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/ot.../Marco-Simoncelli-killed-in-accident-at-Malay

 

[Creaky]

Watched the race this morning, horrific looking crash.

 

[Raven]

I saw the video on Youtube when I heard he had crashed. I thought there is no way he will pull through after that. 5 mins later my mate told me he'd died. So sad. Horrific accident.



RIP. My thoughts are with his family and friends.

 

[Jazzy]

How very sad. I feel badly for Colin Edwards and Valentino Rossi who couldn't have helped but hit him as he slid across the track. These two will probably blame themselves in some way. Very tragic and my heart goes out to all affected by this horrible accident. May you RIP Marco.

 

[Raven]

Yea, I know Rossi and Marco were really good friends. Rossi got Marco in the MotoGP.

 

[DrLeftover]

Another rider died practicing for a demonstration Sunday in Texas.



http://espn.go.com/action/fmx/story...-dies-injuries-sustained-texas-motor-speedway

 

[Jazzy]

Unfortunately death is a risk these riders take when they perform these stunts. He died doing something he loved to do. May he rest in peace and my heart goes out to his fans, friends and loved ones.