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Isle of Man TT suffers another tragedy as Davy Morgan, 52, dies on final lap of race

Northern Ireland's Davy Morgan was named on Monday as the third rider to die at this year's Isle of Man TT after he crashed on the final lap of Monday's Supersport race

[Northern Ireland's Davy Morgan became the third rider to be killed during this year's Isle of Man TT on Monday]

Northern Ireland's Davy Morgan became the third rider to be killed during this year's Isle of Man TT on Monday

The 2022 Isle of Man TT was hit by more tragedy on Monday after Davy Morgan became the third fatality of this year's competition.

Morgan, 52, was on his third and final lap during the Supersport race when he crashed. The incident occurred at the 27th Milestone on the mountain section after Michael Dunlop had already been confirmed as the race winner.

"It is with a heavy heart that the Isle of Man TT Races can confirm the loss of Davy Morgan following an incident on the final lap of the first Supersport Race of the 2022 Isle of Man TT Races," read a statement from the TT organisers. "We extend our deepest sympathy to Davys partner Trudy, his family, loved ones, and friends.

"Davy was a stalwart of the TT paddock, with 2022 marking 20 years since he first competed in the Isle of Man TT Races. Todays Supersport Race was his 80th TT race start."

Morgan was described as a "highly experienced TT competitor," who had contested every edition of the TT since he debuted in the Production 600cc race 20 years ago. The Saintfield native was a regular fixture on the racing circuits of Ireland, as well as in the Isle of Man and Macau Grand Prix.

Racing fans came to recognise Morgan's trademark pink helmet during a racing career that spanned almost three decades. The veteran said in 2020 that he considered retiring from the sport before the Covid-19 lockdown inspired him to extend his racing career.

[Davy Morgan sadly died at the Isle of Man TT on Monday]

Davy Morgan sadly died at the Isle of Man TT on Monday(Image: Stephen Davison)

"Being away from racing has given me the chance to reflect on what motorbike racing means to me," said Morgan. "So Ive no desire to retire from the sport for a while yet, and its been a big part of my life for 27 years now."

TT sceptics have renewed their criticism of the event after two riders already died in the past week. Welshman Mark Purslow was competing in a qualifying event last week when he was killed in a crash.

France's Olivier Lavorel then died on Saturday following a crash during the first sidecar race of this year's festival. Driver Cesar Chanel was airlifted to Aintree Hospital, but it's understood he remains in a critical condition.

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