Jason Dupasquier is carried to an helicopter after sustaining an injury during Moto3 qualifyingSwiss Moto3 rider Jason Dupasquier has died as a result of injuries sustained in an accident during qualifying on Saturday, MotoGP has announced. The 19-year-old was hit by another bike after falling from his own and slid down the track at Mugello in Italy. MotoGP said on its official website: “Following a serious incident in the Moto3 qualifying two session at the Gran Premio d’Italia Oakley, it is with great sadness that we report the passing of Moto3 rider Jason Dupasquier. “Dupasquier was involved in a multi-rider incident between turns nine and 10, with the session red flagged thereafter. FIM Medical Intervention Vehicles arrived at the site immediately and the Swiss rider was attended to on track before being transferred by medical helicopter, in a stable state, to Careggi Hospital in Florence.

Source: Irish Independent May 30, 2021 11:03 UTC