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Driver Carles Falcon dies after horrific crash at Dakar Rally

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Updated 15:42 15 Jan 2024 GMTPublished 15:29 15 Jan 2024 GMT

Driver Carles Falcon dies after horrific crash at Dakar Rally

The 45-year-old has died after crashing on 7 January

Joe Harker

Joe Harker

Carles Falcon has died at the age of 45 after crashing during the second stage of the Dakar Rally on 7 January.

The racer was taken back to his native Spain and placed in intensive care, but the TwinTrail Racing Team has now released a statement confirming the sad news of his passing.

Writing on Instagram, they said: “This Monday January 15th Carles has left us.

“The medical team has confirmed the neurological damage caused by cardiovascular arrest at the time of the accident is irreversible.

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"Carles was a smiling, always active person, who enjoyed with passion everything he did, especially motorcycles.

“He's left us doing something that was his dream, competing in the Dakar. He was enjoying himself, he was happy on the bike.

Carles Falcon died after injuries sustained in a crash on 7 January.
Instagram/@cfalconb

“We remember him for his smile and for the happiness he created in everyone.

“He trained as a computer engineer and his passion was being a motorcycle instructor and motorcycle tour guide.

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“There are many who have learned by his side. He taught with patience, energy and happiness and made everyone enjoy motorbikes.

"This is what he has left us and we will always keep with us, all of us who have been close to him, family, friends, team-mates and supporters."

The crash had taken place in Saudi Arabia during the second stage of the Dakar Rally, and race director David Castera said at the time that Falcon had to be resuscitated as he lacked a pulse when the first doctor arrived on the scene.

It was the second time that Falcon had competed in the Dakar Rally.

Featured Image Credit: cfalconb/Instagram
Joe Harker
Joe Harker

Joe graduated from the University of Salford with a degree in Journalism and worked for Reach before joining the LADbible Group. When not writing he enjoys the nerdier things in life like painting wargaming miniatures and chatting with other nerds on the internet. He's also spent a few years coaching fencing. Contact him via [email protected]

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