Isle of Man TT reports first rider death in two years

British rider Daniel Ingham has died following a crash in qualifying for the Isle of Man TT.

The news of Ingham’s death was confirmed by the organisers on Thursday afternoon, a day after he was involved in a serious accident at Doran’s Bend on his first lap of the session.

The 33-year-old was making his TT debut this week, but had already accumulated a decade’s worth of experience at the famous mountain course. He most famously won the Manx Grand Prix in 2024, a feeder event held at the same venue every year.

“The Isle of Man TT Races regrets to confirm that Daniel Ingham, 33, from Melton Mowbray, was killed in an incident during qualifying yesterday at the Isle of Man TT Races,” read a statement from the organisers.

“The accident occurred at Doran’s Bend, on the first lap of the third qualifying session. 

“Daniel made his Mountain Course debut in 2016 as a competitor in the Manx Grand Prix before graduating to the Isle of Man TT Races. 

“He had achieved a number of podium finishes during his 10 years’ experience of competing – most notably achieving a 1st place in the 2024 Senior Manx Grand Prix. 

“The Isle of Man TT Races pass on their deepest sympathy to his wife, Helayna, and his son Joey and daughter Phoebe, as well as his family and friends.”

Ingham’s crash marks the first fatality at the Isle of Man TT since Louis O'Regan was killed in a crash at Kate’s Cottage in 2024. Another rider, Alan Oversby, lost his life while competing in the Pre-TT Classic Road Races last week ahead of the main event.

The 2026 Isle of Man TT has been marred by a major crash for brothers Ryan and Callum Crowe at Crosby Leap. Both riders are currently being treated for non-life-threatening injuries, but the incident prompted the organisers to suspend the Sidecar category for the rest of the event in an unprecedented move.

Maria Costello and Shaun Parker were also injured in a separate accident in the same category earlier this week.