During the Rallye des Roches brunes in the Var, a co-driver died on the first stage this Saturday, February 17.
The accident took place around 2:30 p.m. this Saturday. On the road to Bagnols near the Château du Rouet in the commune of Muy.
Firefighters intervene on a road accident involving the car of one of the competitors.
Two ambulances, two command vehicles, an extrication vehicle, a nursing vehicle and a civil security helicopter are on site.
The driver, around thirty years old, is injured: “The passenger and co-pilot, a man in his forties, was declared dead by the SMUR doctor. explains it SDIS 83. The car apparently left the road and crashed into a tree. The pilot was taken to hospital in serious condition, his prognosis could be in jeopardy.
The Rally, organized by ASA St Rapahël, is scheduled to take place over two days with the second stage on Sunday February 18. The accident apparently took place during SS3 late in the morning. The race was interrupted.
An investigation is opened by the Draguignan public prosecutor’s office in “search for the causes of death”. The identity of the victim has not been made public at this time.