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Moto3 Rider Jason Dupasquier Dies At 19 Years Old After On-Track Crash
Moto3 Rider Jason Dupasquier Dies At 19 Years Old After On-Track Crash
Elizabeth Blackstock
Yesterday 8:10AM
19-year-old Moto3 rider Jason Dupasquier has died after a tragic crash during qualifying at the Mugello circuit yesterday, MotoGP reports.
The Swiss rider crashed at the end of qualifying while he was on a flying lap in what is generally not an uncommon feat. Unfortunately, he was struck by another rider racing at speed after falling from his bike. Ayumu Sasaki, the other driver in the accident, was thrown from his bike but was able to walk away from the incident. After being treated trackside for about a half an hour, Dupasquier was airlifted to a hospital, during which point the FIM noted he was in a “very serious” but stable condition.
Unfortunately, Dupasquier succumbed to his injuries while at the hospital in Florence.
Here’s the full statement from MotoGP:
{snip}
Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.
Elizabeth Blackstock
Yesterday 8:10AM
19-year-old Moto3 rider Jason Dupasquier has died after a tragic crash during qualifying at the Mugello circuit yesterday, MotoGP reports.
The Swiss rider crashed at the end of qualifying while he was on a flying lap in what is generally not an uncommon feat. Unfortunately, he was struck by another rider racing at speed after falling from his bike. Ayumu Sasaki, the other driver in the accident, was thrown from his bike but was able to walk away from the incident. After being treated trackside for about a half an hour, Dupasquier was airlifted to a hospital, during which point the FIM noted he was in a “very serious” but stable condition.
Unfortunately, Dupasquier succumbed to his injuries while at the hospital in Florence.
Here’s the full statement from MotoGP:
{snip}
Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.