Ah... this is scarey - I suppose everything carries an element of risk and we have to live to the fullest - but its stories like this make one aware of what risks are "worth it" when reaching the finish line...

Always drumming into my boys, never, ever cross the centre line in a road race - the risk of meeting a car head on are too real and just not worth it

... or to pace themselves for the conditions - high speed around wet corners - not a good plan