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Former Isle of Man TT winner Robert Dunlop dies in horrific crash
Last updated at 21:56pm on 16.05.08Former Isle of Man TT winner Robert Dunlop died tonight after a horrific crash during a practice race in Northern Ireland.
The Co Antrim rider, brother of the legendary Joey Dunlop, who was killed in a similar accident in Estonia in 2000, was injured in the North West 200 in Portrush.
Killed: Robert Dunlop
His bike appeared to seize at the Mathers Cross section of the course earlier today.
He was rushed to the Causeway Hospital in Coleraine, Co Londonderry, where he died from his injuries shortly after 10pm.
A spokeswoman for the Causeway hospital said the Dunlop family had asked for privacy as they tried to come to terms with the tragedy.
Mervyn Whyte, clerk of the course at the North West 200, said the racing community was stunned.
"Coleraine & District Motor Club members and myself as clerk of course are devastated by the news that Robert Dunlop has died following a fatal incident during the second practice night of this year's North West 200," he said.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with Robert's family and we extend our deepest sympathies to his wife Louise, children William, Daniel and Michael and wider family circle.
"The MCUI (UC) - Motor Cycling Union of Ireland and PSNI are in the process of fully investigating the incident which happened during the 125, 250, 400 practice session on the first lap.
"The other rider involved in the incident is in a stable condition in hospital.
"Robert was one of Northern Ireland's best known and most experienced riders who will always been remembered for his infectious personality and love for road racing."
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