It has been announced that Japanese rider Shoya Tomizawa has died as a result of the injuries that he sustained in today’s Moto2 race at Misano. Tomizawa was thrown off his bike and then hit by Scott Redding and Alex De Angelis.

He was pronounced dead at the Hospital of Riccione 14.20 local time.

The following statement has been released by Race Direction:

“On Sunday 5th September during the Moto2 race, rider Shoya Tomizawa aged 19 suffered a serious crash and subsequent cranial, thoracic and abdominal trauma.

Tomizawa was taken to the Hospital of Riccione for immediate treatment but succumbed to his injuries at 14.20.

All the MotoGP family wants to express its deepest condolences to his family and friends.”

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Dorna also released a statement which can be read below

“On Sunday 5th September during the Moto2 race at the Misano World Circuit, rider Shoya Tomizawa aged 19 suffered a serious crash and subsequent cranial, thoracic and abdominal trauma.

“Given the seriousness of his condition – especially for the thoracic and abdominal trauma – Tomizawa was immediately treated at the Misano World Circuit medical centre and put under artificial respiration.

“The rider was taken by ambulance to the Riccione hospital accompanied by two doctors – helicopter was not used in order to allow for the proper respiratory support to be administered. Despite various attempts to resuscitate him Shoya sadly succumbed to his injuries at 14.20.

“Everybody involved in MotoGP extends its deepest condolences to Shoya’s family and friends at this tragic loss.”

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