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RIP to Toriano Wilson - 9/18/2008 12:15:07 PM

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RIP: Red Bull Rookie Cup Rider Toriano Wilson
14 years old ...
by staff
Monday, August 18, 2008
This just in from Red Bull:
Statement regarding the accident at the Virginia International Raceway Red Bull AMA U.S. Rookies Cup event:
Toriano Wilson, a road racer from Bermuda, fell on the track during the first lap and was accidentally struck by another rider while attempting to get out of the way.
Toriano was airlifted to UNC Medical Center for treatment, but later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead early Monday morning. The other rider was transported to Duke Medical Center in Durham, NC and suffered a broken left arm and broken left femur. He is in a stable condition.

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