Dutch minibike champion, Sid Veijer died this Sunday at the age of 7 after an accident on a kart track on December 22.
The motorcycle world is in mourning. This Sunday, the family of Sid Veijer, Dutch minibike champion, announced the death of the champion at just 7 years old. On December 22, the young boy was the victim of an accident on a go-kart track. Seriously affected by internal injuries to the head and face, Sid Veijer underwent several operations, as indicated by his family on social networks.
His cousin pilots Moto 3
The situation remained critical for several days, until the tragic announcement of his death this Sunday. “By the end of the week, that glimmer of hope turned into a darkest scenario and an unfair fight that Sid couldn't win. Sid fought like a lion. We fought with him until the last minute with everything we had in us, the doctors and nurses did what they could. Sid died this afternoon in the presence of his loving family,” his loved ones said on his page. Instagram.
His cousin Collin Veijer, Moto 3 rider for the Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact team since 2023, paid a moving tribute to his nephew. “You fought as hard as you could, but you couldn't win this tough and difficult battle. I am very proud to be your cousin and I will never forget the fun times we spent together , even though I wasn't around you much I will never forget you as a person, you motivate me even more to fight as hard as you did, I love you Sid. -he writes on social networks.
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