Éric Aubijoux
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Éric Aubijoux was a French motorcycle rider. He competed in the Dakar Rally
six times, before being killed during the 2007
edition of the event. He was the second fatality of the 2007 Dakar, following the death of fellow motorcyclist, South African Elmer Symons
, eleven days earlier.
Éric Aubijoux died on the 14th and penultimate stage between Tambacounda
and Dakar
. Initially it was thought that this was due to heart failure, however after investigation the cause of death was determined to be the result of an accident. The confusion was caused by the fact that his bike appeared to be undamaged. It is believed he pulled over feeling unwell and then collapsed due to a seizure. He never regained consciousness and died at the scene. He was declared 18th position overall, and was competing in his 6th Dakar Rally.
Dakar Rally
The Dakar Rally is an annual rally raid type of off-road automobile race, organised by the Amaury Sport Organisation...
six times, before being killed during the 2007
2007 Dakar Rally
The 2007 Dakar Rally was the 29th running of the event. It started in Lisbon, Portugal on 6 January and ran through Europe and Africa until 21 January 2007.-Entrants:...
edition of the event. He was the second fatality of the 2007 Dakar, following the death of fellow motorcyclist, South African Elmer Symons
Elmer Symons
Elmer Symons was a motorcycle enduro racer.He began enduro racing in 1996 and moved to the United States in 2003. He had placed well in numerous regional competitions and had participated in the 2005 and 2006 Dakar Rally as a support mechanic...
, eleven days earlier.
Éric Aubijoux died on the 14th and penultimate stage between Tambacounda
Tambacounda
Tambacounda is the largest city in eastern Senegal, southeast of Dakar, and is the Regional capital of the province of the same name. Its estimated population in 2007 was 78,800.-Geography:...
and Dakar
Dakar
Dakar is the capital city and largest city of Senegal. It is located on the Cap-Vert Peninsula on the Atlantic coast and is the westernmost city on the African mainland...
. Initially it was thought that this was due to heart failure, however after investigation the cause of death was determined to be the result of an accident. The confusion was caused by the fact that his bike appeared to be undamaged. It is believed he pulled over feeling unwell and then collapsed due to a seizure. He never regained consciousness and died at the scene. He was declared 18th position overall, and was competing in his 6th Dakar Rally.