During Stage Two of the 2024 Dakar Rally, TwinTrail Racing rider Carles Falcón was airlifted to the hospital following a foul crash. At the time, racing director David Castera informed the press that the rider did not have a pulse when medical assist arrived, however that the primary physician on scene was fortunately capable of resuscitate him. 

From that time till January 15, 2024, additional updates relating to Falcón’s situation hadn’t been made public. It was on January 15 that TwinTrail Racing Team took to its social media accounts to interrupt the horrible information to the worldwide neighborhood. 

“This Monday January 15th Carles has left us. The medical team has confirmed the neurological damage caused by cardiovascular arrest at the time of the accident is irreversible,” the group’s assertion begins.

“Carles was a smiling, always active person, who enjoyed with passion everything he did, especially motorcycles. He’s left us doing something that was his dream, running the Dakar. He was enjoying he was happy on the bike. We must remember him for his smile and for the happiness he created in everyone,” it continues.

“Computer Engineer in training. Motorcycle instructor and motorcycle tour guide by passion. There are many who have learned by his side. He taught with patience, energy and happiness, made everyone enjoy the bike. This is what he has left us and we will always keep with us, all of us who have been close to him, family, friends, teammates and supporters,” TwinTrail Racing’s assertion reads.

It goes on to ask for privateness for Falcón’s family and friends as ceremonies to honor his life and demise are deliberate within the coming days, and thanks everybody for his or her understanding throughout such a time.

We at RideApart ship our condolences to all who had been near Falcón, and are grateful for the time that he spent sharing his love of motorcycling with the world, from these he instructed to others within the two Dakar Rallies he participated in. We ship our greatest to all who cared for him, wherever they could be on the planet.