Belgian cyclist Antoine Demoitié unfortunately passed away after being run over by a motorcycle during the Ghent-Wevelgem race in Flanders, Belgium.
Demoitié, racing under Team Wanty-Groupe Gobert, was hit by a motorbike after several riders came down in a crash as the race passed through Northern France. It was reported that he was hit during an attempt to get up from the crash. He was then rushed to the ICU in a university hospital in Lille, France, immediately after the accident.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsnZBUkjsx4
The 25 year-old was surrounded by his wife and family in the hospital and Team Wanty-Groupe Gobert had tweeted that he was in an “very serious” condition.
Antoine Demoitié’s situation remains very serious. His wife and family are with him at the hospital in Lille.
— Circus-ReUz-Technord (@CircusRT_U23) March 27, 2016
However, the cyclist passed away later in the day.
“The rider died,” said Frederic Evrard, a spokesman for the Nord-Pas-de-Calais regional police told AFP.
“An inquiry is under way to determine the circumstances.”
Following the news of his death, many supporters went on Twitter to offer their condolences.
R.I.P. Antoine Demoitié. Sad day for cycling again. My thoughts are with his family and friends. 25 years old. #NotFair
— Johan Bruyneel 🇧🇪 (@JohanBruyneel) March 27, 2016
What started as a morning of exciting racing ends in an evening of tragedy and sorrow. RIP Antoine Demoitie.
— Brad Sohner (@bradsohner) March 27, 2016
A tragic day for cycling. Prayers for the family of Antoine Demoitie and all at @TeamWantyGobert. RIP https://t.co/cCeP3e6Kp5
— Dan Wuori (@dwuori) March 27, 2016
All my wishes to @TeamWantyGobert friends/family of Antoine Demoitié. A bad day on the bike can never compare. Our fingers are all crossed.
— SamBewley (@SamBewley) March 27, 2016
RIP Antoine Demoitié.
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