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Inquest into Dutch MGP competitor's death to open

Rider died in crash at 13th milestone

An inquest into the death of a Manx Grand Prix competitor from Holland is due to open at Douglas courthouse this morning.

Forty-two-year-old Dennis Hoffer died following a crash near the 13th Milestone during the qualifying session on Wednesday, August 26.

He was making his debut on the Island, but had competed in Europe for a number of years.

Coroner of Inquests John Needham will begin proceedings at 10am.

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