Éric Aubijoux (8 December 1964 – 20 January 2007) was a French motorcycle rider. He competed in the

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six times, before being killed during the

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edition of the event. He was the second fatality of the 2007 Dakar, following the death of fellow motorcyclist, South African Elmer Symons, eleven days earlier. Éric Aubijoux died on the 14th and penultimate stage between

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and

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. Initially it was thought that this was due to heart failure, however after investigation the cause of death was determined to be the result of an accident.Dakar 2007 - Bike death a road accident
Yahoo!-Eurosport. Retrieved 28 June 2007 The confusion was caused by the fact that his bike appeared to be undamaged. 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.

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