César Chanal died during first sidecar race of TT 2022
The inquest into the death of French TT racer has re-opened at Douglas Courthouse.
Sidecar competitor César Chanal died at the scene, near Ago’s Leap, on 4 June last year, during the first sidecar race.
At Douglas Courthouse today (16 February) Coroner of Inquests Jayne Hughes reconvened proceedings into the 32-year-old’s death telling his family: “No-one in this courtroom is on trial today.”
The court was played footage of the crash which was filmed by spectators who were watching the racing – evidence was also heard from a marshal, and an off-duty paramedic, who were at the scene.
Mr Chanal’s passenger – Olivier Lavorel – was seriously injured in the incident and died at a hospital in France in October.
The inquest will continue this afternoon and tomorrow.
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