Carles Falcon died due to neurological damage sustained in a fall at the Dakar Rally | Relief

hail Carles Falcon (Tarragona, 1978) died this Monday as a result of serious injuries received in an accident 15 kilometers from the finish of the second stage. The Spanish pilot and businessman was in an induced coma for eight days and was hospitalized. In the intensive care unit of a Catalan hospital since last Friday evening.

In a statement released this afternoon at 13:25 CET by his team, TwinTrail Racing Teamyou can read: “This Monday, January 15th, Carles left us. The medical team confirmed that Neurological damage caused by cardiopulmonary arrest during an accident is irreversible.

“Carles was a smiling man, always active, who passionately enjoyed everything he did, especially motorcycles. He left us to do what he dreamed of – to participate in the Dakar race. I loved it, I was happy on the bike. We must remember him for his smile and the happiness he gave to everyone.”

Native of Tarragona 45 years competed for second time in the most difficult rally in the world and this happened in the Original by Motul category (without mechanical assistance). He and his friend Isaac Feliou, who had a serious accident on his first attempt two years ago that left him in a coma for several days, wanted to fulfill their dream of finishing the Dakar together.

So Falcon continued the race and managed to dedicate the finisher’s medal to his friend and project partner, finishing 68th overall in the motorcycle standings and 16th in the Original race.