A co-driver lost his life in an accident in the Jim Clark Rally on Saturday, Motorsport UK has announced.
Roberts, 39, was pronounced dead at the scene, while Williams was taken to a hospital with “serious but not life-threatening injuries”.
“Motorsport UK sends its condolences to Dai’s family and friends, the Jim Clark Rally, Jim Clark Memorial Motor Club and members of the motorsport community.
Roberts had an elder brother named Gareth who died at the 2012 Targa Florio in Sicily.
The Jim Clark Rally, named after the two-time Formula 1 champion, previously suffered a major tragedy when three fans were killed after two cars veered off course into spectator areas.
The rally was subsequently canned and only returned in 2019 after the organisers took additional steps to ensure the safety of competitors and spectators.
It was added back to the British Rally Championship’s calendar in 2022.
