A man in his 60s died in a motorcycle crash during a company event in Falkenberg on Friday evening. A woman in her 30s suffered life-threatening injuries when the motorcycle continued into the crowd.
The accident occurred just before 6 p.m. in an industrial area outside Falkenberg. The rider lost control of the motorcycle, was thrown off and died at the scene. The motorcycle then continued into the crowd and struck a woman.
The man was a successful drag racing driver with several titles. His team described his passing as an unfathomable loss and called him an inspiration both on and off the track. Fredrik Hansson at the Swedish motorsport federation said the man was an icon and legend in the sport.
Police have opened a preliminary investigation into reckless driving in traffic. Investigative steps such as interviews and a technical examination of the motorcycle have been carried out. About 150 people were present at the event.
