The body of 50-year-old Belgian Eric Palante was found at the 143km mark of the previous day 's stage from Chilecito to San Miguel de Tucuman , the longest of the grueling race . Motorbike competitor on Dakar Rally , dead . Jean Martin , 50 , from Belgium , in event for 11th time . Also missing on rally 's fifth stage . Two local media personnel also died on same day .
Motorbike competitor on Dakar Rally , dead . Jean Martin , 50 , from Belgium , in event for 11th time . Also missing on rally 's fifth stage . Two local media personnel also died on same day .