Other drivers have described Rouse as “one of the nicest persons in the paddock” and a “really talented individual” who was “always smiling.”
Chrissy Rouse, a British Superbike rider, was killed after a crash at Donington Park over the weekend.
Thursday afternoon, the 26-year-old “died away quietly, accompanied by his family in the hospital,” according to the event’s organizers.
The Newcastle racer had a severe head injury after being struck by a trailing rider on the opening lap of Sunday’s race.
Rouse was treated at the track’s edge before being transported to the circuit’s medical center, where he was placed in a coma.
Later, he underwent emergency neurosurgery at a hospital in Nottingham.
MSVR, the race organizer, stated that it was investigating the incident alongside the coroner, police, and Motorcycle Circuit Racing Control Board.
This season, Rouse rode for Crowe Performance BMW, the same team that won the national superstock championship in 2020.
He also taught mathematics.
Numerous renowned British bike racers, including Tarran Mackenzie, Glenn Irwin, and Peter Hickman, have paid their respects to the deceased.
Mackenzie tweeted: “Sometimes, this sport is so harsh. Truly one of the kindest persons in the paddock, he possesses a vast array of abilities. Rest in peace, Chrissy”
Irwin, who is presently second in the rankings, described him as a “really talented individual” who was “always smiling,” while Hickman said it was a “pleasure to know you and race with you, champion.”
Rouse’s death was revealed on the same day that the most successful racer in the history of British motorcycle racing passed away.
According to his son, Phil Read MBE passed away quietly in his sleep at age 83.
In the 1960s and 1970s, Read won 52 grand Prix and was world champion in the 125cc, 250cc, and 500cc classifications. Additionally, he won eight Isle of Man TT races.
