RIP Marco Simoncelli death crash video motogp Sepang crash 10/23/11

Moto GP race in Malaysia was interrupted after Marco Simoncelli crashed and then been hit.

The 24-year-old Italian lost his helmet and remained lying on the asphalt in front of shocked onlookers.

Simoncelli was quickly taken to hospital but his life could not be saved, writes the BBC.

Marco Simoncelli lost control during the Malaysian MotoGP. When the Italian then lay on the track did not have time from behind Colin Edwards maneuver away.

Died of his injuries
The American drove straight at Simoncelli who lost his helmet and lay lifeless on the asphalt. BBC reports that medical staff quickly was on the scene and within minutes had lifted the 24-year-old in the waiting ambulance.

The race was interrupted immediately, but both drivers and spectators lingered in the competition area to get the latest reports on Simoncellis state.

The Italian drove for Honda and several of the team wept openly in the pits after the accident. Shortly after eleven, came the news that Marco Simoncelli has died of his injuries, writes the BBC.

Good bye `Marco Simoncelli`!!!