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20/05/2014
Simon Andrews Dies After North West 200 Crash
English biker Simon Andrews died on Monday after suffering fatal injuries in an accident in the fourth lap of the North West 200 in Portrush on Saturday.
The 31-year-old, from Evesham, Worcesterchire, was treated at the accident scene and airlifted to the Belfast's Royal Victoria Hospital where he was placed in intensive care.
Mr Andrews was riding for the Penz13.com BMW team and no other bikers were involved in the accident which occurred when he approached a corner.
His father, Stuart Andrews, said: "Road racing was in his blood and Simon preferred the roads to short circuits. He was fully aware of the dangers involved but he loved the challenge that that offered."
North West 200 event director Mervyn Whyte affirmed: "This is a very sad day and I want to offer my condolences to Simon's family and friends and to his race team."
(CVS/CD)
The 31-year-old, from Evesham, Worcesterchire, was treated at the accident scene and airlifted to the Belfast's Royal Victoria Hospital where he was placed in intensive care.
Mr Andrews was riding for the Penz13.com BMW team and no other bikers were involved in the accident which occurred when he approached a corner.
His father, Stuart Andrews, said: "Road racing was in his blood and Simon preferred the roads to short circuits. He was fully aware of the dangers involved but he loved the challenge that that offered."
North West 200 event director Mervyn Whyte affirmed: "This is a very sad day and I want to offer my condolences to Simon's family and friends and to his race team."
(CVS/CD)
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