MACAO, Nov. 18 (Xinhua) -- British rider Daniel Hegarty died in an accident at the 2017 Macao Motorcycle Grand Prix here on Saturday.
He crashed at Fisherman's Bend on lap six of the race and lost consciousness after hitting the barriers on the outside of the circuit and losing his crash helmet.
The race organizer stopped the race by raising red-flags and sent Daniel Hegarty to hospital immediately by an ambulance.
However, a statement issued by the race organizer confirmed that he died en route to the hospital.
The statement said: "Daniel's family and team have been contacted, and the Committee will ensure every assistance is extended to them. The Macao Grand Prix Committee extends its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Daniel."
The 31-year-old British rider was taking part in his second Macao Motorcycle Grand Prix. Last year he finished 16th.
