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2 June 2014 Last updated at 18:26
Isle of Man TT 2014: Stroud rider Bob Price killed
A motorcyclist has been killed during the first Supersport race at the Isle of Man TT, organisers have confirmed.
Bob Price, from Stroud, Gloucestershire, died in a crash at Ballaugh on the third lap of the 37.5 mile (60 km) Mountain course earlier.
Organiser ACU Events said the 65-year-old was an experienced road racer and an investigation into the accident was under way.
The coroner of inquests has also been informed.
Mr Price, a car body repair shop owner, first competed at the TT in 1992, ACU Events said.
His racing career highlights include a third-place finish in the MGP Junior Classic and runner-up in the Senior Classic, both in 2002.
A spokesman for the organisers said: "The ACU wishes to pass on their deepest sympathy to Bob's family and friends."
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-27673271
Close-up vid of accident:
Warning: for mature viewers only.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTSWXdQqOV0
Another angle from further up the road.
Further on this 2nd vid,the chopper is waiting to take him to hospital.
Or more likely,the morgue.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLfchiA1xOg
Isle of Man TT 2014: Stroud rider Bob Price killed
A motorcyclist has been killed during the first Supersport race at the Isle of Man TT, organisers have confirmed.
Bob Price, from Stroud, Gloucestershire, died in a crash at Ballaugh on the third lap of the 37.5 mile (60 km) Mountain course earlier.
Organiser ACU Events said the 65-year-old was an experienced road racer and an investigation into the accident was under way.
The coroner of inquests has also been informed.
Mr Price, a car body repair shop owner, first competed at the TT in 1992, ACU Events said.
His racing career highlights include a third-place finish in the MGP Junior Classic and runner-up in the Senior Classic, both in 2002.
A spokesman for the organisers said: "The ACU wishes to pass on their deepest sympathy to Bob's family and friends."
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-27673271
Close-up vid of accident:
Warning: for mature viewers only.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTSWXdQqOV0
Another angle from further up the road.
Further on this 2nd vid,the chopper is waiting to take him to hospital.
Or more likely,the morgue.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLfchiA1xOg
