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Inquest into death of Adam Lyon

Rider killed during racing on Monday

The inquest into the death of a 26 year old TT newcomer will open at Douglas courthouse this afternoon.

Adam Craig Lyon, from Helensburgh in Dunbartonshire, died in an incident at Casey's, just after the 28th milestone on the TT course during the third lap of Monday's Supersport Race 1.

Whilst a TT newcomer Mr Lyon, was a successful racer, and finished 11th in the Supersport event in last year's Ulster Grand Prix.

Coroner of Inquests John Needham will open proceedings at 2.30pm.

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