Father of world enduro star in a coma
Dakar taking its tollJanuary 14, 2009
The father of world enduro star Cristobal Guerrero is in a coma after a bad crash in the 10th stage of this year's South American-hosted Dakar Rally.
His father, whose first name is also Cristobal, was rescued by helicopter and taken to hospital in Copiapó, the starting and finishing point for the stage.
The 48-year-old fell at the 160km mark.
It was Cristobal's first Dakar after recently returning to competition. He raced motocross and enduro in the 1980s.
This year's Dakar has already claimed the life of Frenchman Pascal Terry, who died of a pulmonary edema.
Spaniard Jordi Viladoms won stage 10 ahead of fellow KTM riders Alain Duclos and Helder Rodriguez.
Meanwhile, Marc Coma (KTM) increased his overall lead over Yamaha's David Fretigne to 1:24.50, with Cyril Despres (KTM) third.
Australian David Schwarz (KTM) has moved his way back into 21st position, 7:43 behind Coma, while his countrymen Simon Pavey (BMW) and Christophe Barriere Varju (KTM) have both retired.
Two-time rally world champion Carlos Sainz still leads the auto section.
Stage 11 of the Dakar has been cancelled because of the forecast of heavy fog.
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Pic: Sainz drives past the scene of the Guerrero crash (Credit: Gabreil Buoys/AFP/Getty Images)
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