Nicky Hayden, repatriation of body authorized, organs donated

The memories continue of Nicky Hayden, Honda Superbike rider and 2006 MotoGP champion who tragically passed away yesterday due to the consequences he suffered after an impact with a car while training with his bike near Misano Adriatico last Wednesday. The lawyer Moreno Maresi who follows Nicky Hayden's family reported the family's message.

“The mother, the brother and the girlfriend – explained Maresi as reported by Riminitoday.it – thank everyone who gave their efforts for Nicky. At the same time, thanks also to the many fans of the driver who were close to him and who expressed their pain for the loss of him."

Furthermore, the family's lawyer confirmed the pilot's last gesture of solidarity. At the express wish of Hayden, who had already expressed his opinion on the subject in the past, his organs will be donated and will allow other people to live.

In the meantime, the return of the body to his hometown, Owensboro, has been authorized, in fact the authorization from the Rimini Prosecutor's Office has arrived. Just in Owensboro the mayor made it known that there will be flags at half mast.

“I am truly saddened by the news of the death of one of the greatest representatives of our town – said the mayor as reported by the Gazzetta dello Sport – I am close to Hayden's family, friends and all the countless fans. My wife and I pray for all of them.”