Chrissy Rouse has died, aged 26, after a crash in the British Superbike Championship

A statement confirmed: “Followin🦩g an accident during Bennetts British Superbike Championship race three at Donington Park (on Sunday 2 October 2022), competitor Chrissy Rouse crashed heavily on the opening lap of the race and was unavoida💎bly struck by an immediately following rider. He sustained a significant head injury.
“The race was stopped and he was♍ treated immediately trackside by the BSB Medical Team before being transferred to the circuit medical centre🦹.
“He was stabilised and put in a medically induced coma at the medical c🌺entre before being transferred to Queens Medical Centre/University Hospital, Nottingham for further assessment and treatment. He underwent an emergency neurosurgical procedure shortly after admission.

“It is with 💫great regret that we have to announce that Chrissy Rouse aged 26, from Newcastle upon Tyne, has succumbed to his injuri𝓀es, and passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family in hospital earlier this afternoon.
“On behalf of Chrissy’s family they wish to convey their deep appreciation for the support and well wishes that they have received in recent days. As well they wish🐲 to thank all the attending marshals and medical services who provided such skill and care attending to Chrissy. The family also ask for privacy at this difficult time as they attempt to deal with their devastating loss.
“MSVR is now wo🧜rking with the Coroner, Police and the Motorcycle Circuit Racing Coꦐntrol Board in order to investigate the full circumstances of this tragic accident.
“Our deepest condolences are extended to Chrissy’s family, frienꦛds and team members.”
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