Samuel Levy, a 44-year-old British amateur motorcyclist who lived in Alicante province’s Jalón Valley, died after a crash at Circuit d’Alcarràs in Lleida on Sunday. The collision happened during the JMR Cup, also known as the Copa Amateur de Velocidad, an amateur race for non-professional riders. The Mossos d’Esquadra opened an investigation into the fatal collision.
The crash occurred at approximately 13:10, shortly after the race began, and involved two competitors. Emergency services responded, but Levy died at the circuit. El Mundo reported his age and residence in the Jalón Valley; local authorities, including Alcarràs town council, confirmed his identity and residence.
The Real Federación Motociclista Española sent condolences to Levy’s loved ones and team, reflecting the loss felt across Spain’s organized motorcycle-sport community.
The crash comes amid ongoing concerns about safety at motorsport events across Spain. Similar incidents have drawn attention to the risks faced by amateur and professional riders. Recent fatal road accidents in Castellón and Málaga have also prompted investigations and renewed scrutiny of safety protocols, as detailed in this report on multiple deadly collisions.
Circuit d’Alcarràs hosts motorcycle competitions, while the Copa JMR gives non-professional riders a competitive platform. The Mossos d’Esquadra’s inquiry is focused on establishing how the collision occurred. The causes of Sunday’s crash remain under investigation.
