The 2006 rally was pretty fun to watch. However, this year's rally has been canceled. One of the drivers killed another motorist during the rally.
Issued by Maximillion Cooper on behalf of The Gumball 3000 Rally - 21.30 / 03 May 2007
Following our earlier release reporting yesterday’s accident - As a sign of respect we have decided that this year's Gumball 3000 Rally will not travel any further and will end in Bratislava this evening, May 3rd 2007.
As the organisers of the rally we feel that it should be stopped as a mark of respect to Vladimir Cepulyoski who died today after an accident involving one the participating drivers.
We are very saddened by what has happened and feel that it would be wrong to continue. On behalf of Gumball 3000, we once again extend our deepest sympathies to his family and we are doing everything we can for them.
This is the first time anything like this has happened in 9 years of travelling through over 40 countries with 1000's of drivers and it is with deep regret that I make this announcement.
Maximillion Cooper
Founder & CEO
The Gumball 3000 Group
British national Nicholas Morley, who drove the "Porsche" involved in Wednesday's traffic accident near border crossing Kjafasan has been arrested and handed over to the Basic Public Prosecution and an investigative judge. He has been charged with grave acts against traffic security and lack of aid provision to an injured individual, stated Ministry of Interior Spokesman Ivo Kotevski.
The traffic accident occurred at road Struga-Kjafasan, when the "Porsche" crossed to the other lane with great speed, hitting a "Volkswagen Golf" with Ohrid register plates.
The accident resulted in the death of the "Golf" driver Vladimir Capunoski (67), while his wife Margarita is fighting for her life in Skopje's Clinical Center.
Following the accident, the British national left the vehicle at the site and headed for the border crossing. During a police control of all vehicles, the driver and his co-driver were found in a "BMW" with Russian register plates.
