French motorcyclist Pierre Cherpin dies after Dakar Rally crash
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Pierre Cherpin was racing in his fourth Dakar Rally.
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French motorcycle rider Pierre Cherpin has died five days after crashing during the seventh stage of the Dakar Rally, organisers said on Friday.
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The 52-year-old amateur, who was taking part unassisted in his fourth Dakar Rally, had undergone neurosurgery and was placed in a medically induced coma after the crash in Saudi Arabia. During his transfer by medical plane from Jeddah to France, Pierre Cherpin died from the injuries caused by his fall during the seventh stage from Ha il to Sakaka on January 10, organisers said in a statement.
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French motorcyclist Pierre Cherpin has died from his injuries after a fall during the Dakar Rally, becoming the notoriously perilous race's first fatality this year, organisers said on Friday. Cherpin, 52, died during his medical transfer to France after he crashed at 178 kilometres (110 miles) per hour on Sunday. "During his transfer by medical plane from Jeddah to France, Pierre Cherpin died from the injuries caused by his fall," a statement.
Dakar Rally: Pierre Cherpin - French rider dies after crash on stage seven
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Cherpin, pictured here in 2015, competed in the Dakar Rally four times
French motorcycle rider Pierre Cherpin has died five days after crashing during the seventh stage of the Dakar Rally, organisers said on Friday.
Cherpin, who was taking part in his fourth Dakar rally, had neurosurgery in Saudi Arabia after the crash.
The 52-year-old was placed in a medically induced coma in hospital. During his transfer by medical plane from Jeddah to France, Pierre Cherpin died from the injuries caused by his fall, Dakar Rally organisers said.