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Manx Grand Prix 2015: Sheffield racer killed in Senior race | Manx Grand Prix 2015: Sheffield racer killed in Senior race |
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One of three motorcyclists who crashed in the Senior Manx Grand Prix has died, race organisers have confirmed. | One of three motorcyclists who crashed in the Senior Manx Grand Prix has died, race organisers have confirmed. |
David Taylor, from Sheffield, died in hospital on Saturday evening, said the Manx Motor Cycle Club (MMCC). | David Taylor, from Sheffield, died in hospital on Saturday evening, said the Manx Motor Cycle Club (MMCC). |
Mr Taylor was taking part in his first Manx race since 2012 and crashed on the final circuit at Brandywell on Friday. | Mr Taylor was taking part in his first Manx race since 2012 and crashed on the final circuit at Brandywell on Friday. |
MMCC chairman Harvey Garton paid tribute to the rider, saying: "David was a well respected person and rider who was liked by all." | MMCC chairman Harvey Garton paid tribute to the rider, saying: "David was a well respected person and rider who was liked by all." |
He added: "His enthusiasm for the Manx was well known, and, due to this and his attitude to riding the Mountain Circuit, the MMCC appointed David as one of its ambassadors - a role which he took to with his usual great enthusiasm. | He added: "His enthusiasm for the Manx was well known, and, due to this and his attitude to riding the Mountain Circuit, the MMCC appointed David as one of its ambassadors - a role which he took to with his usual great enthusiasm. |
"He had missed being at the Manx since 2012 and looked forward to riding again this year. | "He had missed being at the Manx since 2012 and looked forward to riding again this year. |
"David will be missed by all involved with the MGP and our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends." | "David will be missed by all involved with the MGP and our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends." |
One of the other two riders who crashed in the same race remains critically ill in hospital, while the other has been discharged. | |
The Coroner of Inquests has been informed and an investigation into the circumstances of the accident is under way. | The Coroner of Inquests has been informed and an investigation into the circumstances of the accident is under way. |