A terrible news for the world of sports. Carles Falcon has died, a Spanish Dakar motorcyclist victim of a terrible accident. The news came from the TwinTrail Racing team on the morning of Monday, January 15. The Tarragona rider was 45 years old, and died due to the accident at the start of the race, on the occasion of the second stage of the Dakar 2024.
Falcon had been taken to Spain in critical condition by an air ambulance. The rider remained in intensive care following a cerebral edema, in addition to various fractures to the ribs, vertebrae and a wrist. The motorcyclist's fall had caused a hard impact to the head against the ground. In the end, the Spaniard did not make it and today the sad announcement of his death from his team arrived:
«This Monday, January 15, Carles left us. The medical team confirmed that the neurological damage caused by the cardiorespiratory arrest that occurred at the time of the accident is irreversible. Carles was a smiling person, always active, who had fun with passion in everything he did, especially on a motorcycle. He left us doing something that was his dream, racing for the Dakar. He was having fun, he was happy on the bike. We must remember him for his smile and for the happiness he generated in everyone.
Computer engineer by training. Motorcycle instructor and motorcycle tour guide by passion. There are many who have learned by his side. He taught with patience, energy and joy, he made everyone have fun with the motorcycle. This is what he has left us and what we will always carry with us, all of us who have been close to him, family, friends, colleagues and supporters. We ask the family and the team to maintain privacy on the farewell events that will take place in the coming days. Thank you for understanding».
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