Rider Louis O’Regan dies, aged 43, after crash at Manx Grand Prix
Tragic death of a r🐓ider on the opening day of event on the Isle of Man
Louis O’Regan has tragically passed away after an accident at the Manx Grand Prix on Su💖nday.
The opening day of the event was red-flagged twice, bringing the fin🔴al session to an early end, at around 4.50pm.
A statement later confirmed: “W𒉰ith great sadness, the organisers of the Manx Grand Prix can confirm that Louis O’Regan, 43, has died following injuries sustained i♈n an accident at Kate’s Cottage during the opening qualifying session of the 2024 event.
“Louis, an Irishman who lived in Didcot, England, was an experienced competitor at the Manx Gra𝐆nd Prix🍌 having made his debut in the 2013 Newcomers A Race, finishing 12th.
“He recorded his personal best lap speed in the 2019 Junior Race, lapping at an avꦫerage spee🌼d of 114.7mph.
“We extend our heartfelt condolences to Louis’s paꦗrtner Sarah, his family, 🔥loved ones, and friends.”
James was a sports journalist at Sky Sports for a decade covering everything from American sports, to ♏football, to F1.
