Moto2 Rider’s Seven-Year-Old Cousin Dies After Accident

Sid Veijer, cousin to Collin Veijer who races in Moto2, has died following a tragic accident while racing mini motorbikes.

The young Dutch prospect was injured in the accident over two weeks ago, according to Dutch News NL. and his sad passing has since been confirmed by his father, Reinhold Veijer who took to social media to announce the tragic news.

“Last Monday there was a small light on Sid's situation,” said Veijer. “At the end of the week, this spotlight turned into the darkest scenario and turned into a fight that Sid couldn't win.

“Sid put up a fight like a lion. We - Reinold and Rianne, Boyd, Muck and Loek - fought with him until the last minute with everything we had in us, the doctors and nurses did what they could…

“Sid passed away this afternoon surrounded by his warm family.”

Sid Veijer was a seven-year-old racer looking to follow in the footsteps of his cousin, Collin, who was third in the Moto3 championship last year and is a two-time winner in the class, once in 2023 as a rookie and again last season before being promoted to Moto2 for 2025.

Collin also released a social media statement, saying: “Sid, you fought as hard as you could with everything that has happened. But this hard and difficult fight you couldn’t beat. I am very proud to be your cousin and will never forget the fun times we had together even though I wasn’t at home much.

“I will never forget the memories and never forget you as a person. You will forever be on my mind. You make me more motivated to fight as hard as you did. I love you Sid.”

Everyone at Visordown sends their condolences to Sid Veijer’s family and friends.

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