Just read Kevin Ash, motorcycle journalist lost his life during the launch of a BMW in South Africa.

Extract from MCN:

MCN is deeply saddened to report the death of long-time columnist, former staffer and hugely respected freelance motorcycle journalist Kevin Ash.
‘Ashy’, as he was fondly known throughout the motorcycling industry, died following an accident during a BMW press launch in South Africa on Tuesday.
BMW have released the following official statement:
“It is with deep regret that BMW Motorrad confirms the fatal injury of Kevin Ash in a motorcycle accident during a launch event in South Africa. The accident happened to the north of a town called George, 250 kilometres east of Cape Town. Out of respect for Kevin's family and friends, no further information is being made available at this time.”

Adrian Roderick, general manager for BMW Motorrad UK, said: “We are shocked and deeply saddened to hear the awful news about Kevin Ash; one of the most well-liked, experienced and respected journalists in the extremely close-knit motorcycle community. Losing Kevin is a tragedy which will be felt across the entire industry. He was a friend, as much as a journalist, and will be sorely missed. Our heartfelt thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues at this awful time.”

That is truely sad news. A journalist who was respected by all and gave bike journalsim a good name.

CEREC1 said exactly what I was thinking.

RIP to a legend.

Ride in Peace

RIP

That's a shocker, RIP Kevin Ash.

Awful news, RIP Kevin. All that time on a bike I suppose..

Ride in Peace. Great journalist with a brilliant mind

Absolutely, horrible news. I very much enjoyed his bike reviews and was always impressed by how responsive he was to those who wrote into his site. To think he left a wife and 3 children behind makes it all the worse. We will miss his journalism but I can't imagine what his family is going through.

For me coming into the biking world in my teens, Kevin Ash gave straight talking insights into new models and tech.

He managed something truely remarkable - to spread a huge and detailed knowledge without making it dull or boring.

At least he passed away doing something he loved on some epic roads

Sad to hear