Mark Purslow, a British star racer, was tragically killed at the Isle of Man TT event.

The 29-year-old high-speed racer was competing in his fourth qualifying race at the Mountain Course’s Ballagaray circuit when he was involved in a horrific accident.

On Wednesday’s training session, soon after 8 p.m., a crash was reported. The Isle of Man TT race organizers published a death announcement on the respected rider two hours later.