Straver has died following injuries sustained at Dakar Rally

Edwin Straver has died as a result of his injuries sustained in a crash at the Dakar Rally.

Straver was repatriated to the Netherlands on Wednesday before his death was confirmed by his family. The Dutch rider was competing in his third Dakar Rally having finished 30^th

“48-year-old Edwin Straver, a former motocross rider, was taking part in his third Dakar. He finished 30th overall and first in the Original by Motul class in 2019. He entered the same class this year.

“The entire Dakar caravan would like to extend its sincere condolences to Edwin’s family and friends.”