Bohuslav Ceplecha
Bohuslav Ceplecha | |
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Born | Bohuslav Ceplecha 6 May 1977 |
Died | 14 July 2012 (aged 35) |
Nationality | Czech Republic |
Occupation | Rally co-driver |
Semerád/Ceplecha (Rally Bohemia 2012 shakedown)
Bohuslav Ceplecha (Czech pronunciation: [ˈboɦuslaf ˈtsɛplɛxa]; 6 May 1977 – 14 July 2012)[1] was a rally co-driver.[2] He died on 14 July 2012 after a serious accident at Rally Bohemia in the Czech Republic.
Death[]
He died in a crash in the third stage when driver Martin Semerád lost control of his Lancer and a hit a tree at high speed. Rescue units reached the scene but despite the efforts, Ceplecha's injuries were too severe and he succumbed on the spot. The 22-year-old Semerád, who was taken to a hospital by a helicopter, survived with a minor injury suffering with a clavicle fracture. The 39th edition of the rally was cancelled after the accident.[3]
References[]
- ^ "Bohuslav Ceplecha (codriver)". eWRC. Retrieved 17 July 2012.
- ^ Parkar, Ubaid (14 July 2012). "Co-driver killed in a rally crash in the Czech Republic". F1 Pulse. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 15 July 2012.
- ^ Cremer, Antoine (14 July 2012). "Rally: Bohuslav Ceplecha dies in Rally Bohemia". auto.com. Retrieved 17 July 2012.
Categories:
- 1977 births
- 2012 deaths
- Czech rally co-drivers
- Racing drivers killed while racing
- Sport deaths in the Czech Republic
- World Rally Championship co-drivers