Former MotoGP champion Hayden dies after cycling accident


  • Cycling
  • Tuesday, 23 May 2017

Honda MotoGP rider Nicky Hayden (L) of the U.S. talks with a team member in his garage during a free practice session at the Twin Ring Motegi circuit ahead of Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix in Motegi, north of Tokyo, Japan, October 9, 2015. REUTERS/Issei Kato Picture Supplied by Action Images

ROME (Reuters) - Former MotoGP champion Nicky Hayden has died five days after the American was hit by a car while cycling in eastern Italy, his Honda World Superbike team said in a statement on Monday.

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

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