Third tragedy at IOM TT
Added on Tuesday, June 7th, 2011 by Carole Nash Editor | No Comments
Third tragedy at IOM TT
Irish rider Derek Brien has died following a high speed crash during the first Supersport race of the Isle of Man TT yesterday.
Brien, 34, was killed in a high-speed accident at Gorse Lea. The race was immediately red flagged following the incident.
In a statement, IOM TT organisers said: “Derek was an experienced road racer who first competed on the Isle of Man in the Manx Grand Prix in 2007 and competed in the TT Races in 2009 and 2010. He had a highest TT place of 13th in the 2010 Supersport one race.”
“Derek was single with a partner, Sarah. The ACU wishes to pass on their deepest sympathy to Derek’s family and friends.”
Jim Parker, Managing Director, ACU Events, commented:”Derek was a very talented road racer and achieved a number of notable career highlights including his Manx Grand Prix victory.”
“He will be sorely missed.”
The Coroner of Inquests has been informed and investigation into the circumstances of the accident is under way.
The death is the third in the space of a week at the TT, following the deaths of sidecar competitor Bill Currie, 67, and his 59-year-old passenger Kevin Morgan were killed during a qualifying session.
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