RIP - Daniel Hegarty

[redback911]

Sad to just see the news Re: Daniel - https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/nov/18/dani...

Racing on two wheels still so much more dangerous than four, given all the safety improvements and onsite medical facilities. He will be missed at the TT as well. Thoughts are with his family.

[Yipper]

Early days, but some are speculating he had a brake issue before the corner (he slid sideways into the barrier). The barrier was not well protected. And the paramedics were very slow to get to the scene. He died on the way to hospital, according to race officials.

Ride In Peace, dude.

[Gavia]

RIP Dan. Another taken too soon in the sport we all love. Thoughts with his family.

Yipper said:

Early days, but some are speculating he had a brake issue before the corner (he slid sideways into the barrier). The barrier was not well protected. And the paramedics were very slow to get to the scene. He died on the way to hospital, according to race officials.

Ride In Peace, dude.

I fking hate it when people start with all this BS speculation and trying to lay the blame with other people. Just pay your regards and move on.

[Yipper]

Gavia said:

RIP Dan. Another taken too soon in the sport we all love. Thoughts with his family.

Yipper said:

Early days, but some are speculating he had a brake issue before the corner (he slid sideways into the barrier). The barrier was not well protected. And the paramedics were very slow to get to the scene. He died on the way to hospital, according to race officials.

Ride In Peace, dude.

I fking hate it when people start with all this BS speculation and trying to lay the blame with other people. Just pay your regards and move on.

No need for the drama queen and self-appointed forum-police act.

It was visible for all to see during the race feed.

He was going faster than others around him, hence people wonder if the brakes had an issue.

And it took some time for medics to get to the scene.

The official review in a few days / weeks / months will shed more light on things, of course.

[anonymous-user]

I saw this earlier - terrible accident.

Thoughts with all concerned

[MDL111]

Rest In Peace and my thoughts are with his family / saw the headline in the German papers today

[Bungleaio]

Always sad to see someone has paid the ultimate price, condolences to the family.

[RemaL]

heard this and horrid news

[cuprabob]

Sad news...RIP

[poo at Paul's]

Blimey, that's sad news. Good chap and impressive at the TT on the new 'blade this year.

Rip Daniel

[thehappyotter]

I've known Dan since school and although I've not seen him for a few years have always kept up with his racing thanks to Facebook.

He was the kindest and friendliest person who loved his racing and loved his family as well as his friends. He put 100% into everything he did.

I'll be raising a beer for you tonight buddy. Rest in peace.

[epom]

RIP Daniel

[Zoobeef]

The Mrs was upset to hear today. Dan raced with her brother and after he died at Mallory in '05 Dan raced and won his memorial race at Donington. Her parents still have the trophy with his name on in the cabinet.

[Biker 1]

There wasn't much to see in the video, apart from the bike high-siding/catapulting him into the crash fence. It seems his boots & lid got ripped off during the impact. Truly horrific.
RIP