Bohuslav Ceplecha
Bohuslav Ceplecha | |
|---|---|
| Born | Bohuslav Ceplecha 6 May 1977 |
| Died | 14 July 2012 (aged 35) |
| Nationality | Czech |
| Occupation | Rally co-driver |
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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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ "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.