Rising motorsport star dies aged 22 after crash

Rising 22-year-old superbike talent Victor Steeman has died after a crash at the weekend involving a number of riders in Portugal Read Full Article at RT.com

Rising motorsport star dies aged 22 after crash

Victor Steeman was involved in a fatal accident in Portugal at the weekend

The World Superbike community is in mourning following the death of 22-year-old racer Victor Steeman.

The Dutchman’s bike was one of several involved in a horrific accident on turn 14 at the FIM Supersport 300 World Championship race in Portugal at the weekend.

Due to serious head injuries, the youngster was airlifted from the Autodrome Internacional do Algarve to Faro hospital, where he passed away. 

“Something you have always been afraid of as a parent of a motorcycle racer has now happened. Our Victor could not win this last race,” his family said in a statement announcing Steeman’s passing.

“Despite the unbearable loss and grief, we are extremely proud to share with you that our hero, through his passing, was able to save five other people by donating his organs.