“It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce that Chrissy Rouse, 26, from Newcastle upon Tyne, succumbed to her injuries and passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family in the hospital this afternoon.” Sadly, this is how the British Superbike Championship announced the death of another rider after a serious accident in the race last weekend. The Briton crashed on the first lap of Race 3 at Donington and, once on the ground, was hit by another bike, causing a serious head injury.
After being treated immediately on the track by the circuit’s medical team, he was transferred to a Nottingham Hospital and subjected to an “emergency neurosurgical procedure” from which, unfortunately, he has not been able to recover. “On behalf of Chrissy’s family, they would like to convey their deep appreciation for the support and well wishes they have received over the last few days. They also want to thank all the stewards and medical services who provided so much skill and care in caring for Chrissy, ”concludes the BSB statement, which is already investigating what happened on the asphalt. Rest in peace.