The Super Magna Owner Group was notified on 03/20/2000 that Super Magna owner Federico Diaz of Buenos Aires, Argentina, was recently killed in a traffic accident on his 1987 Honda Magna. What follows is a brief description of the tragic events that occurred the night of March 6, 2000:
 

Federico was riding his '87 Magna home to Buenos Aires from an off-shore boat race on a clear night on poorly maintained roads. His wife and parents were following behind Federico in separate vehicles.
 

Approximately 200km from home, Federico stopped for fuel at a gas station, then returned to the road. A short time later, Federico came upon a sharp bend in the road. At a speed of approximately 60 kph, Federico caught the edge of the roadway and lost control of the bike. Federico was ejected from the motorcycle and into a guide rail. Federico suffered massive internal injuries and his neck was injured by his helmet.
 

Federico was rushed to a local medical facility, where he struggled valiantly for several hours until succumbing to his injuries.
 

On a personal note, I would like to extend my and the organizations deepest sympathies and condolences to Federico's wife, family and friends. Words can not express the profound feeling of sadness and loss felt by fellow riders who have only known Federico through an email address thousands of miles away.
 

In memoriam, Federico's member number 19 has been permanently retired from the owners list. The circumstances of Federico's accident have been reported here at the request of Federico's family and friends in hope that such an incident will never be repeated.
 

Our hearts go out to all who knew him, and he will forever ride with us in our hearts.