Copyright 2003, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

British racer David Jefferies died Thursday from injuries sustained in a crash during practice for this year’s Isle of Man races.

According to a report posted on the official Isle of Man TT website, www.iomtt.com, Jefferies had made one lap at an average speed of 125 mph Thursday afternoon, just before crashing on his second lap, at the “Crosby” section of the track.

Officials of the Auto Cycle Union (ACU), which organizes the Isle of Man races, announced that there will an investigation into the crash.

Jeffries was 30 years old; he has raced at Daytona.

More information is available online at http://www.iomtt.com/news/FullStory.asp?StoryID=921