Belgian cyclist Antoine Demoitie, 25, died due to injuries sustained after being struck by a motorcycle in Belgium’s Gent-Wevelgem.
Demoitie reportedly was involved in a large crash 90 miles into the race while it had briefly crossed into France and was struck by the motorbike while on the ground, according to The Telegraph.
He was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition and later died surrounded by his wife and family.
“The rider died,” regional police spokesman Frederic Evrard said in a statement, via The Telegraph. “An inquiry is under way to determine the circumstances.”
His riding team posted a tribute on Twitter following the news.
— Wanty-ReUz-Technord (@WantyRT_U23) March 28, 2016
Thanks for your overwhelming support. The team is touched by all the messages. We will bounce back and #RideForAntoine
— Wanty-ReUz-Technord (@WantyRT_U23) March 28, 2016
Demoitie became the third rider hit this year, The Telegraph noted.
Thumbnail photo via Twitter/@TeamWantyGobert
