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De reply is geschreven door mcdronkz (UserID 2324) op 4-1-2008 21:54.

"In 2005, Spanish motorcyclist José Manuel Pérez died in a Spanish hospital on Monday"

"41 year old Australian KTM motorcyclist Andy Caldecott, in his third time in the Dakar, died January 9 as a result of neck injuries received in a crash approximately 250km (155mi) into stage 9"

"On January 13, a 10-year old boy died while crossing the course after being hit by a car driven by Latvian Maris Saukans, while on January 14 a 12-year old boy was killed after being hit by a support lorry"

"In 2007, 29-year old South African motor racer Elmer Symons died of injuries sustained in a crash during the fourth stage of the Rally."

"Another death occurred on January 20, the night before the race's finish, when 42-year-old motorcyclist Eric Aubijoux died suddenly."

"Italian motorcyclist Fabrizio Meoni, a two-time winner of the event, became the second Dakar Rally rider to die in two days, following Pérez on January 11 on stage 11"

"Meoni was the 11th motorcyclist and the 45th competitor overall to die in the history of the race"