It’s a gloomy day for the MotoGP world as one of the most talented riders, Marco Simoncelli, died within a crash that involves several motor crash and cause injuries to other riders.
Marco Simoncelli crash was quite dramatic and horrific since the accident involved the hitting and crashing of several motorcycles to the body of this young rider. In several camera and video footage, it was visible that the young rider experienced slip which cause himself to be dragged away by the motorcycle. Unlucky for him, while he was dragged away by the motorcycle, he was hit by other riders, including Valentino Rossi and also Colin Edward. What makes this accident very fatal was that the helmet of Simoncelli got knocked off during the crash that lead to fatal head injury, according to the medical officials.
The Marco Simoncelli crash in Sepang happened after two laps and the official immediately stopped the race after the condition of this 24 years old rider has been confirmed. After the crash, Simoncelli didn’t move at all and the medical workers confirmed that the death was because of head injuries. For the race, the officials finally decided to cancel the whole event, causing the fans to get upset and throwing bottles.
Marco simoncelli Death – Cause :
“I am very sad to be here to tell you about the death of Marco Simoncelli due to severe accidents caused by other drivers, there is trauma to the head, neck and chest,” said Macchiagodena a news conference at the Sepang Circuit on Sunday (10/23/2011).
MotoGP rider Marco Simoncelli of Italy (58), is seen with other riders during the start of the Malaysian MotoGP Grand Prix in Sepang, Malaysia, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011. Italian rider Simoncelli died of chest, head and neck injuries Sunday after a crash at the Malaysian MotoGP motorcycle race, organizers said. He was 24. (AP Photo/Raymond Ho)
Marco Simoncelli from Italy (58) takes turn two during the second lap of the Malaysian MotoGP Grand Prix in Sepang, Malaysia, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011. The Malaysian MotoGP race has been red-flagged after one lap Sunday following an incident involving American Colin Edwards and Italians Marco Simoncelli and Valentino Rossi. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)
In this picture taken Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, MotoGP rider Marco Simoncelli, of Italy, takes a curve during the official practice of the Malaysian MotoGP Grand Prix in Sepang, Malaysia. The Malaysian MotoGP has been called off after one lap Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, after Italian Marco Simoncelli died in an accident involving Valentino Rossi of Italy and American Colin Edwards. Simoncelli lost control of his Honda at turn 11, but his bike regained partial grip and pulled him back across the track, straight into the path of Edwards and Rossi. Simoncelli's helmet was ripped off in the incident and he was motionless on the track after the collision. He had been fourth at the end of lap one. Edwards also fell but escaped serious injury, while Rossi was able to return to the pits. (AP Photo/Simone Rosa, LaPresse)
In this photo taken on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, MotoGP rider Marco Simoncelli of Italy steers his Honda during the third practice for Sunday's Malaysian MotoGP Motorcycle Grand Prix in Sepang, Malaysia. Italian rider Simoncelli died of chest, head and neck injuries Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011 after a crash at the Malaysian MotoGP motorcycle race, organizers said. He was 24. (AP Photo/Raymond Ho)
FILE - In this July 2, 2011 file photo, Marco Simoncelli of Italy waves to fans after clocking the third fastest time during the official practice session ahead of Sunday's Italian Moto GP at the Mugello racetrack in Scarperia, Italy. The Malaysian MotoGP has been called off after one lap Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, after Italian Marco Simoncelli died in an accident involving Valentino Rossi of Italy and American Colin Edwards. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia, File)
MotoGP rider Marco Simoncelli of Italy steers during a qualifying practice session at the Australia Motorcycle Grand Prix on Phillip Island, near Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011. Simoncelli qualified third fastest with Casey Stoner of Australia first and Jorge Lorenzo of Spain second. (AP Photo/Mandy Lamont)
MotoGP rider Marco Simoncelli of Italy controls his Honda during the second free practice session at the Australian MotoGP Grand Prix on Phillip Island, near Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Oct. 14, 2011. ( AP Photo/Andrew Brownbill)
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