The world of motorcycle racing has lost a star.
Dutch motorcycle racer Victor Stemann He died after colliding during a race, according to a press release from the International Motorcycle Federation (FIM). He was 22 years old.
Steeman was involved in a “multi-cyclist accident” while participating in the first race of the FIM Supersport 300 World Championship in Portugal. October 8. FIM said that after the accident, Steeman “attended to the ringside and at the medical center before being transported. By helicopter to Faro Hospital”.
However, the motorcycle rider unfortunately died of his injuries a few days later on October 11th.
His family confirmed his death in a statement on October 11 and revealed that the professional racer was able to donate his organs to help others.
“Something you’ve always feared happened as the parent of a motorcycle racer,” the family’s statement read, according to the FIM. “Victorna could not win this last race. Despite the unbearable loss and grief, we are very proud to share with you that our hero, through his death, was able to save 5 more people by donating his organs.”
Originally published at San Jose News Bulletin
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