TT organisers confirm death of Davy Morgan

TT organisers have confirmed a rider has died, following an incident in today's Supersport race.

52-year-old Davy Morgan from Saintfield in Northern Ireland was killed in an incident on the third and final lap of the race earlier today.

Organisers say the accident happened at the 27th Milestone on the mountain section of the Course.

The statement reads:

"Davy was a highly experienced TT competitor, having contested every TT since his debut in the 2002 Production 600 Race, and today’s Supersport Race was his 80th TT start. Davy’s TT career included a 7th-place finish in the 2006 Senior TT and a career-best 5th -place finish in the 2008 Lightweight TT.

Davy had recorded 49 finishes which included 25 top-twenty results, and his previous performances had earned him 14 Silver Replicas and 30 Bronze Replicas. His best lap around the TT Mountain Course was at an average speed of 125.134mph which he set in the 2010 Senior TT."

The Isle of Man TT Races has passed on their deepest sympathy to Davy’s partner Trudy, his family, loved ones, and friends.