Rider dies after crash in Manx Grand Prix qualifying

A competitor has died aft a clang during nan opening qualifying convention of nan 2024 Manx Grand Prix, organisers person confirmed.

Irish rider Louis O’Regan died of his injuries aft crashing astatine Kate’s Cottage connected nan upland conception of nan 37.73-mile (60km) people astatine astir 16:50 BST.

The 43-year-old, who lived successful Didcot successful England, made his debut astatine nan arena successful 2013, finishing 12th successful nan Newcomers A Race that year.

In a statement, title organisers extended their “heartfelt condolences to Louis’s partner Sarah, his family, loved ones, and friends”.

The opening qualifying convention was not restarted pursuing nan red emblem incident.

The organisers connection said: “With awesome sadness, nan organisers of nan Manx Grand Prix tin corroborate that Louis O’Regan, 43, has died pursuing injuries sustained successful an mishap astatine Kate’s Cottage during nan opening qualifying convention of nan 2024 event.

“Louis, an Irishman who lived successful Didcot, England, was an knowledgeable competitor astatine nan Manx Grand Prix having made his debut successful nan 2013 Newcomers A Race, finishing 12th.

“He recorded his individual champion thigh velocity successful nan 2019 Junior Race, lapping astatine an mean velocity of 114.7mph.

“We widen our heartfelt condolences to Louis’s partner Sarah, his family, loved ones, and friends.”