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.
The second rider met their demise on the 14th and final stage; French motorcyclist Eric Aubijoux was found deceased at the finish line in Dakar. Initial reports suggested a sudden cardiac arrest, but subsequent investigations uncovered that he had been involved in an earlier collision with another vehicle.