advrider Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 Organizers at the Africa Eco Race are reporting a fatal crash from Wednesday’s stage. Armindo Carreiras Neves, a 52-year-old Portuguese rider, appears to have died at the scene. According to a statement from the rally, he crashed during yesterday’s special, and while medical staff arrived quickly attempted to revive him, they were unable to. This is the rally’s first fatality since it was founded in 2009. Below, see the statement that officials posted to social media: This Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at km 443 of the Bousaid-Tagounite special of the AFRICA ECO RACE, motorcycle rider No. 123 Armindo CARREIRAS NEVES fell heavily. Although joined and taken care of very quickly by two helicopter doctors and a doctor from a Tango vehicle on the track, the Portuguese biker could not be brought back to life. Aged 52, this experienced driver took part in the AFRICA ECO RACE for the first time on his SWM. Since 2009, when the AFRICA ECO RACE was created, this is the first time that such an accident with a fatal outcome has occurred on the event. During the daily briefing, Jean Louis SCHLESSER, very affected by the tragedy, urged the participants to be extra careful on the rest of the Rally and asked them to drive with Armindo in mind. The entire AFRICA ECO RACE team sends its sincere condolences to his family. Portuguese moto-media reported Neves had years of experience in off-road riding and racing, and the Eco Race was a long-time dream. In the days before the crash, his Instagram feed was filled with photos of Neves living out his goal of racing to Dakar. ADVrider’s staff would also wish to add their condolences to Neve’s family and friends at this time. Vezi sursa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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