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Moto3 rider Dupasquier passed away after major accident
It's a dark day for motor racing. Jason Dupasquier, who was seriously injured in Moto3 qualifying, has succumbed to his injuries. The rider was 19 years old.
Very bad accident
Dupasquier crashed during qualifying at Mugello and was then run over by Ayumu Sasaki's motorcycle, who couldn't avoid the fallen rider. After the crash Dupasquier was left motionless on the track.
Dupasquier was treated on the tarmac for half an hour before being taken to hospital. Unfortunately, the young driver did not survive the accident. Dupasquier was competing in only his second season in Moto3.
We’re deeply saddened to report the loss of Jason Dupasquier
— MotoGP (@MotoGP) May 30, 2021
On behalf of the entire MotoGP family, we send our love to his team, his family and loved ones
You will be sorely missed, Jason. Ride in peace pic.twitter.com/nZCzlmJsVi
