Overview
- Brandao crashed in the dunes at kilometer 214 during the fifth and final timed stage, a 216-kilometre loop around Erfoud.
- Medical staff reached him by helicopter and transferred him to the Hospital of Erfoud, where he died, according to the event’s statement.
- The Rally of Morocco organizers issued condolences to his family and loved ones.
- The 46-year-old Portuguese competitor was an enduro veteran racing with the Old Friends Rally team.
- He previously took part in the Dakar Rally as a navigator for Carlos Vento and was contesting the Morocco event for the second time.