Francuski motociklist Pierre Cherpin, koji je zadobio teške ozljede glave nakon pada u sedmoj etapi relija Dakar 2021., preminuo je pet dana poslije tijekom transfera do Francuske, objavio je u petak organizator relija, piše Hina.
- Tijekom prijevoza zrakoplovom od Jeddaha i Francuske Cherpin (52) je podlijegao ozljedama zadobivenima u padu u sedmoj etapi od Ha'ila do Sakake 10. siječnja, navodi se u priopćenju organizatora.
Cherpin, kojem je ovo bio četvrti nastup u reliju, bio je podvrgnut operaciji glave nakon pada u Saudijskoj Arabiji i bio je u induciranoj komi od tada.
PIERRE CHERPIN PASSED AWAY
— DAKAR RALLY (@dakar) January 15, 2021
During his transfer by medical plane, Pierre Cherpin died on Jan 14th from injuries caused by his fall during the 7th stage.
The Dakar caravan would like to extend its sincere condolences to his family, relatives & friends.https://t.co/ccJ4ctOU9D pic.twitter.com/zxQ9o49ENG
Our hearts and prayers go out to the rider Pierre Cherpin and his loved ones. Unfortunate events such as this are never welcomed, and are always a tragedy, touching us all on a basic human level. May god be with you all. pic.twitter.com/Guu6GRXinK
— Dakar Saudi Arabia (@Dakarinsaudi_en) January 15, 2021
Dakar Rally organisers have announced the passing of Pierre Cherpin, who succumbed to his injuries after a crash last Sunday:https://t.co/ptflKKZR6t #Dakar2021
— Motorsport.com (@Motorsport) January 15, 2021
