Former MotoGP Champ Nicky Hayden Dies At Age 35

To top it all off, the motoring sports world also lost a talented soul today.

Nicky Hayden, 35, was involved in a car crash while cycling on the Riviera di Rimini in Italy last Wednesday as part of his training. The collision caused the car windscreen to shatter and Hayden suffered serious injuries as a result of the crash.

He was immediately rushed to the hospital and he reportedly sustained severe brain damage and was treated in the intensive care unit. He died on Monday evening.

The authorities are still investigating the incident.

A statement was issued by his team, Honda World Superbike team and also by the MotoGP team.

It is with incredible sadness we have to announce that Nicky Hayden has passed away. Full statement: https://t.co/hnsvF8EJoZ #RIPNicky pic.twitter.com/soaxDssjzk

— Honda WSBK (@HondaWSBK) May 22, 2017

With heavy hearts, we have to report that Nicky Hayden has passed away.https://t.co/GBpEBi0uUK pic.twitter.com/OjVGf5H6rs

— MotoGP™ (@MotoGP) May 22, 2017

“It is with great sadness that Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team has to announce that Nicky Hayden has succumbed to injuries suffered during an incident while riding his bicycle last Wednesday,” his team said.

“Nicky passed away at 19:09 CEST this evening at Maurizio Bufalini Hospital in Cesena, Italy. His fiancée Jackie, mother Rose and brother Tommy were at his side.”