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| Kent powerboat racer killed in West Bay crash | Kent powerboat racer killed in West Bay crash |
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| A powerboat racer was killed in a collision with another powerboat during a race off the Dorset coast. | A powerboat racer was killed in a collision with another powerboat during a race off the Dorset coast. |
| The 53-year-old man, from Canterbury, was competing off West Bay near Bridport on Sunday when his boat overturned, police said. | The 53-year-old man, from Canterbury, was competing off West Bay near Bridport on Sunday when his boat overturned, police said. |
| The victim, pronounced dead at the scene, was named in online tributes as Kevin Edmondson. Dorset Police said his next of kin have been informed. | The victim, pronounced dead at the scene, was named in online tributes as Kevin Edmondson. Dorset Police said his next of kin have been informed. |
| The BBC understands his co-pilot Annika Hawthorne was treated for shock. | The BBC understands his co-pilot Annika Hawthorne was treated for shock. |
| The two occupants of the other powerboat were not injured. | The two occupants of the other powerboat were not injured. |
| The Marine Accident Investigation Branch have been informed about the crash, police said. | The Marine Accident Investigation Branch have been informed about the crash, police said. |
| Offshore Circuit Racing (OCR) said the crash happened in "perfect conditions" at about 15:15 BST on the last lap of the final race. | |
| Spokesman Steve Oaten said Mr Edmondson was an amateur racer who had been competing in a "promotional" event, the Aqua Adrenaline Series. | |
| A statement on OCR's Facebook page said its thoughts were with Mr Edmondson's family. | A statement on OCR's Facebook page said its thoughts were with Mr Edmondson's family. |