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Hurley Wilbert Dies After Horror Motorcycle Crash

Tributes paid to dedicated and talented mechanic and racer after he succumbs to injuries sustained in fatal motorcycle crash

Fellow racers and motorcycle enthusiasts have taken to social media to pay tribute to a “dedicated” mechanic, racer, and adventurer who lost his life in a horror motorbike crash that occurred on Saturday, October 7, 2020

Hurley Wilbert was a lifelong mechanic and dedicated racer with a deep passion for motorcycling. He was well-known within the racing community, having achieved considerable success in a number of amateur motorcycle races. Since retiring, he gave his time to historic racing.

On Saturday, October 7, 2020, Hurley was participating in the Pre-’65 Trial at the famous Cadwell Park circuit in Lincolnshire, England. The exact cause of the crash is still under investigation, but witnesses report that he was involved in a collision with another bike before crashing heavily. Hurley suffered severe injuries and was airlifted to a nearby hospital, where he later died.

The news of Hurley's death has sent shockwaves through the motorcycling community and beyond. Fellow racers, friends, and family have taken to social media to pay tribute to the popular rider and dedicated mechanic.