15-01-2014
Palente died from overheating

Motorcrosser Eric Palante from Belgium became unwell during the Dakar Rally by hyperthermia (overheating) and died because of that. This came out of the first autopsy notified his next of kin at the website of the motorcrosser.

The almost 51-year old racing driver from Liège, who participated the race for the 11th time, was most likely not able to think proper anymore because of exhaustion an high (body)temperature.

The crew of a sweeper found Palente friday in the early morning died next to his Honda motorcycle, who always traveling the course the day after. He was still wearing his helmet and his whole outfit.  

 

Resource: telegraaf.nl

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