Chrissy Rouse, a young Newcastle motorcycle racer has painfully died, after a fatal crash in Bennett’s British Superbike Championship.
Rouse crashed on the opening lap of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship race at Donington Park on Sunday, October 2.
The 26-year-old suffered a significant head injury and was treated immediately trackside by the BSB Medical Team before being transferred to the circuit medical center.
He was placed in a medically induced coma at the medical center before being transported to Queens Medical Centre/University Hospital in Nottingham, where he underwent an emergency neurosurgical treatment.
Unfortunately, he did not survive it. Rouse died surrounded by his family at the hospital on Thursday, October 6, Motorsport Vision Racing (MSVR) has confirmed.
In a statement, Motorsport Vision Racing said:
“It is with great regret that we have to announce that Chrissy Rouse, aged 26, from Newcastle Upon Tyne, has succumbed to his injuries, and passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, in hospital earlier this afternoon.”
“On behalf of Chrissy’s family, they wish to convey their deep appreciation for the support and well wishes that they have received in recent days. They wish to thank all the attending marshals and medical services who provided such skill and care in attending to Chrissy.”