The second death occurred on the 14th and penultimate stage; French motorcyclist Eric Aubijoux was found dead  from the finish line in Dakar. Initial reports indicated he had suffered a fatal heart attack. Later investigations indicated he had been involved earlier in an accident with another vehicle.
A second rider lost their life on the 14th and final stage; French motorcyclist Eric Aubijoux was discovered dead at the finish line in Dakar. Initial accounts indicated he had suffered a fatal heart attack, but further investigation showed he had been involved in an earlier crash with another vehicle.