Kevin Ash, a veteran freelance motorcycle journalist who worked with England’s MCN and The Daily Telegraph, was killed January 22 during a BMW press launch event in South Africa. A statement issued by BMW Motorrad UK read: “It is with deep regret that BMW Motorrad confirms the fatal injury of Kevin Ash in a motorcycle accident during a launch event in South Africa. The accident happened to the north of a town called George, 250 kilometres east of Cape Town. Out of respect for Kevin’s family and friends, no further information is being made available at this time.”