MotoGP Rider Luis Salom Killed In Tragic Barcelona Crash

Moto2 rider Luis Salom has passed away after crashing heavily in a Free Practice session at Circuit de Catalunya today
MotoGP Rider Luis Salom Killed In Tragic Barcelona Crash

After crashing heavily at turn 12 during MotoGP Free Practice at the Circuit de Catalunya, Moto2 rider Luis Salom has sadly passed away. Medical cars and a helicopter were dispatched to the scene immediately and Salom was taken to a nearby hospital and operated on, before succumbing to his injuries at 1655pm local time.

Image via MotoGP
Image via MotoGP

The Spanish rider scored nine wins in the Moto3 series before graduating to Moto2 in 2014. At the time of his death, he was racing for the SAG Team.

RIP Luis.

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Comments

Jack Leslie

Such sad news. Can’t quite believe it 😢

06/03/2016 - 15:48 |
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juanmarally

DEP Luis

06/03/2016 - 15:58 |
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LeloCro

Rip Luis.

06/03/2016 - 16:05 |
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TizianoSPA

Race In Peace Luis.
Any footage from the actual crash?

06/03/2016 - 16:06 |
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Ach_

Race in paradise Luis :(

06/03/2016 - 16:10 |
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Aaron McGrath

Horrendous news, great rider with a bright future. RIP Luis!

06/03/2016 - 16:19 |
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Anonymous

R.I.P :’(

06/03/2016 - 16:19 |
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NKI41

RIP Luis :( one of my favorite Moto2 riders

06/03/2016 - 16:19 |
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DL🏁

RIP Luis

06/03/2016 - 16:21 |
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Martin Burns

Too soon! Rest easy Luis

06/03/2016 - 16:26 |
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