This is very tragic, my sincere condolences go out to the man's family and friends. I hope we learn more details about what happened in this accident. Regardless, we need to use special care to protect people downwind of us, whether on the water or in the air during a jump.
I found the following accounts, the computer translations "suggests" the kiter in addition to aiding in the windsurfer rescue also identified himself to the police, was interviewed and released or do I have it wrong?
"MAJ samedi 16 octobre - 16h : Suite à la déposition faite ce jour par Olivier Lejars au commissariat d'Hyères, compagnon de session de Patrick Ricaud, le kitesurfer n'était pas en délit de fuite et celui-ci s'est présenté ce samedi aux autorités policières par qui il est actuellement entendu…"
http://www.kiteboardjournal.com/article ... hyeres,520
Poor computer translation into English:
"Update Saturday, October 16 - 16h: Following the statement made today by Olivier Lejars the police Hyères, companion session Patrick Ricaud, the kitesurfer was not hit and run and it appeared this Saturday police authorities by whom he is currently heard ..."
This may have been confirmed on flysurf.com.
"Sur Var Matin:
A la lecture de Var-matin de samedi, un kitesurfeur s'est présenté au commissariat d'Hyères. C'est lui qui serait à l'origine de la collision mortelle, mais ne se doutait pas de la gravité du choc.
L'homme a expliqué, par ailleurs, aux policiers qu'il avait participé au sauvetage de la victime avec d'autres témoins, avant de laisser faire les secouristes.
Une longue audition a permis aux inspecteurs hyérois de conclure à la thèse accidentelle.
Le kitesurfeur est sorti libre du commissariat.
Pour autant l'enquête se poursuit.
Les suites judiciaires de cet accident n'ont pas été établies."
http://forum.flysurf.com/bar/almanarre- ... 12ef2a66f5
and the actual news account:
http://www.varmatin.com/hyeres/deces-du ... 38948.html
a poor computer translation:
"On Var Matin:
A reading Var-morning Saturday, a kitesurfer is reported to the police of Hyères. It is he who is the cause of the fatal crash, but did not realize the severity of the shock.
The man explained, moreover, that the police were involved in the rescue of the victim with other witnesses, before leaving to rescuers.
A lengthy hearing allowed Hyères inspectors concluded the accidental thesis.
The kitesurfer walked free from police.
Provided the investigation continues.
Legal consequences of the accident have not been established."
It would help if someone with good command of French would read this information over for the exact meaning for confirmation.
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