Japanese rider dies at Isle of Man
Yoshinari Matsushita, a four-year veteran of the event, passed away after a crash at the Ballacrye section of the TT circuit during a practice sessionJapanese rider Yoshinari Matsushita has died following a crash in practice for the 2013 Isle of Man TT.
Forty-three-year-old Yoshinari, from Saitama in Japan, first competed at the TT races in 2009. As well as competing regularly in the Superstock and Superbike classes, he also finished fifth in the 2011 TT Zero for electric bikes.
Team Manager Philip Neill said: "Everyone within our team is devastated about tonight's terrible events. We were very much looking forward to working with Yoshinari during TT2013 and pass on our deepest condolences to his family and fellow team members."
Gary Thompson, MBE, Clerk of the Course, ACU, commented: "Yoshi was a really popular competitor who had a large number of friends in the TT races paddock. He was a genuine and friendly character who always had time for everyone. He will be sorely missed."
The coroner has been informed, and an investigation into the circumstances of the accident is underway.
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