Juan Zunino, Argentine motorcyclist, died while training for a race in Mexico

Argentine motorcycling is in mourning. unexpectedly disappeared John ZuninoArgentine pilot of 27 years old, after suffering a crash while preparing to compete in the traditional Baja 500 race, in Baja California, Mexico. The news was confirmed by the organization of the event itself.

Although the details of the accident have not yet been revealed, according to what is known so far, the event took place in the Cohabuzo area, where Zunino suffered an impact that caused him a “severe head injury“. Arturo Salas Jr.a fellow pilot who was crossing mileage 131, found the Argentine on the ground with no vital signs and took it upon himself to quickly call for help.

The Baja 500 authorities have made that clear Zunino was found next to his KTM 450 motorcycle, model XC-F2023. And so far, everything seems to indicate that the cause of the accident occurred when a tire hit a stone that was on the road, causing the Argentine to lose control of the vehicle and crash. Although he carried the necessary and mandatory protective equipment with him, the head trauma was too severe to prevent him from dying.

“I had the worst experience of my life. I never thought I’d see something this tough in the sport…let alone be there. I hope everyone is very careful what they always do. You need to prepare the Baja carefully. My best wishes to everyone,” Salas described of the moment she faced.

Juan was recognized for his passion and skill for motorcycling and was having a great time in his career.. The man from Mendoza had become the first Argentine to win the Baja 250 race in San Felipe, Chile in April. Furthermore, he ratified a good gift in each of the races by marching third overall. And prior to that, his family had stated that he was eager to race in this new competition.

The Baja 500 that was preparing to compete is the second round of the World Desert Championship and would start from from 31 May to Sunday 4 June. It is a course considered one of the most complex of the entire season since its section is more than 760 kilometrescrossing the entire state of Baja California, with sand, mud and riverbeds.

Unfortunately, Juan shared a passion for motorcycles with his brother. Gianfranco Zunino, who four years ago also suffered an accident that took his life during a competition in Rio Negro. With 18 years, he lost control of his vehicle and hit an area of ​​logs which caused a hemorrhage in the spleen area. Although he was hospitalized for 2 days, underwent several surgeries, the situation was irreversible and he ended up dying.