24H Le Mans: Allan Simonsen died in Aston Martin crash...

Rest In Peace  Allan

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Just 9 minutes into the race, Simonsen tried to avoid spinning Ferrari ahead of him, hit the kerbs and slid to the wall, driver's side first.

Official Statement: The driver was immediately attended on the scene by the doctors from the Automobile Club de l'Ouest's Medical Service.

In a serious condition, Allan Simonsen was transferred immediately to the Circuit Medical Centre where he died soon after due to his injuries.

Allan Simonsen's family has been informed immediately by David Richards, Principal of the Aston Martin Racing team.

Allan Simonsen, an experienced driver aged 34, had taken part in seven 24 Heures du Mans.

His team mates in the No.95 car were his fellow countrymen, Christoffer Nygaard and Kristian Poulsen.

The Automobile Club de l'Ouest wishes to express its great sadness following this incident, and extends its deepest condolences to the family and those close to Allan Simonsen.

The Automobile Club de l'Ouest will make no further statement while the exact reasons for the accident are still being wholly determined.