Australian killed in Dakar crash

bum-man · 01-09-2006, 06:41 PM

Andy Caldecott : 1964 - 2006
Dakar : Australian motorcyclist has been killed in a crash

"The organisers of the 28th edition of the Dakar have learnt today, Monday the 9th of January 2006, the death of KTM rider n°10 Andy Caldecott.

At km 250 of stage 9 between Nouakchott and Kiffa, on a fast portion, the Australian biker suffered a bad crash. and died.

Aware of the accident at 11:31AM, the rally headquarters immediately sent a medical helicopter that landed at 11:55 AM on the scene of the accident. The doctors unfortunately could only note the death of the biker that according to them struck immediately.

Andy Caldecott, 41 years of age, was competing in his third Dakar. He had finished 6th of the 2005 edition and was currently 10th overall of this edition after having won stage 5 between Nador and Er-Rachidia in Morocco.

To his family that was immediately contacted, the Dakar wishes to express its sincere condolences."

Press Release
Amaury Sport Organisation

A shame.

Alx · 01-09-2006, 07:20 PM

It is sad... Dangerous on dirt bike in such a rally. My condolences.

The Artist · 01-09-2006, 08:04 PM

very sad..

Dakar is very risky

Star&Car · 01-11-2006, 03:17 AM

RIP. My condolences.
God bless others on the way to dakar.

01-09-2006, 06:41 PM	#1
bum-man Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,896 Thanks: 104 Thanked 129 Times in 92 Posts	Australian killed in Dakar crash Andy Caldecott : 1964 - 2006 Dakar : Australian motorcyclist has been killed in a crash "The organisers of the 28th edition of the Dakar have learnt today, Monday the 9th of January 2006, the death of KTM rider n°10 Andy Caldecott. At km 250 of stage 9 between Nouakchott and Kiffa, on a fast portion, the Australian biker suffered a bad crash. and died. Aware of the accident at 11:31AM, the rally headquarters immediately sent a medical helicopter that landed at 11:55 AM on the scene of the accident. The doctors unfortunately could only note the death of the biker that according to them struck immediately. Andy Caldecott, 41 years of age, was competing in his third Dakar. He had finished 6th of the 2005 edition and was currently 10th overall of this edition after having won stage 5 between Nador and Er-Rachidia in Morocco. To his family that was immediately contacted, the Dakar wishes to express its sincere condolences." Press Release Amaury Sport Organisation A shame. Last edited by bum-man; 01-09-2006 at 06:48 PM..

01-09-2006, 07:20 PM	#2
Alx Connoisseur Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: --Poconos, PA.-- 2005 Aston Martin DB9 Posts: 6,012 Thanks: 1,243 Thanked 662 Times in 316 Posts	Re: Australian killed in Dakar crash It is sad... Dangerous on dirt bike in such a rally. My condolences.

01-09-2006, 08:04 PM	#3
The Artist Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Gothenburg Posts: 13,186 Thanks: 257 Thanked 1,235 Times in 678 Posts	Re: Australian killed in Dakar crash very sad.. Dakar is very risky

01-11-2006, 03:17 AM	#4
Star&Car Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 309 Thanks: 2 Thanked 21 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Australian killed in Dakar crash RIP. My condolences. God bless others on the way to dakar.

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