It is believed he pulled over feeling unwell and then collapsed due to a seizure. He never regained consciousness and died at the scene. He was declared 18th position overall, and was competing in his 6th Dakar Rally.
It is assumed he halted his vehicle because of health issues and subsequently collapsed due to a spasm. He never regained mental awareness and died at the scene. He was placed 18th in the overall standings and was participating in his sixth Dakar Rally.