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British Superbikes release crash health update on third 'significantly injured' rider from hospital, after two men were killed in 'one of worst smashes ever'

British Superbikes release crash health update on third 'significantly injured' rider from hospital, after two men were killed in 'one of worst smashes ever'

Daily Mail​07-05-2025

A health update has been issued on the condition of a British Superbikes rider who was rushed to hospital following the 11-man crash on Monday.
Two British Superbikes riders sadly lost their lives following an 11-man crash at Oulton Park, with the event duly cancelled. The horrific incident on Monday saw eleven riders fall at turn one.
Though medical personnel quickly rushed to the scene, Owen Jenner, 21, and Shane Richardson, 29, tragically lost their lives as a result of the crash.
Fellow rider Tom Tunstall , 47, sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital.
Tunstall had initially been reported to have suffered significant back and abdominal injuries in the crash.
A MotorSport Vision Racing (MSVR) statement confirmed Tunstall is currently in Royal Stoke University Hospital, with the rider having sustained a broken bone in his neck.
MSVR Statement: BSB Medical team update - Tom Tunstall
We can confirm that Tom Tunstall has sustained a broken bone in his neck and is currently under the care of a team of specialists at the Royal Stoke Hospital. While his condition is serious, he is stable and receiving the… pic.twitter.com/tRGT5QG6tD
— Bennetts British Superbike Championship (@OfficialBSB) May 6, 2025
'We can confirm that Tom Tunstall has sustained a broken bone in his neck and is currently under the care of a team of specialists at the Royal Stoke Hospital,' the statement read.
'While his condition is serious, he is stable and receiving the best possible treatment.
'Doctors are closely monitoring his progress and will determine in the coming days whether surgery will be necessary.
'At this time, a slow but hopefully full recovery is expected.'
The harrowing scenes on Monday were caught live on TV as one rider lost control coming out of the first turn, leading him to skid across the tarmac and into another competitor.
Jenner was treated at trackside but died of a 'catastrophic' head injury despite further resuscitation treatment at the circuit's medical centre.
Richardson was also treated at the course before being transferred to Royal Stoke University Hospital with severe chest injures. He died prior to arrival.
The five other riders who sustained injuries are Carl Harris, Morgan McLaren-Wood, Max Morgan, Cameron Hall and Freddie Barnes.
Cheshire Constabulary have confirmed that an investigation into the crash is underway, in coordination with the Coroner and racing authorities.
'Police are investigating two deaths on behalf of the coroner following a multiple collision at Oulton Park - Monday 5 May,' a police spokesperson said.
In an official statement on Monday, MotorSport Vision Racing (MSVR) confirmed the terrible news that both Jenner and Richardson had passed away.
The statement began: 'At the start of this afternoon's Quattro Group British Supersport Championship race at Oulton Park, exiting turn one, Old Hall corner on the first lap, there was a chain reaction incident involving 11 riders falling.
'The race was immediately stopped and trackside medical services deployed.
'Due to the extreme severity of the incident and ongoing medical intervention, the remainder of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship event was cancelled.
'This catastrophic accident has tragically resulted in two riders being fatally injured, and another sustaining significant injuries.'
On Jenner, the statement went on: 'Owen Jenner (21) was initially treated trackside and then taken to the circuit medical centre, where despite further resuscitation treatment, he died from a catastrophic head injury.'
Richardson was then confirmed to have also passed away.
The statement added: 'Shane Richardson (29) was initially treated trackside and then taken to the circuit medical centre before being transferred to Royal Stoke University Hospital with severe chest injuries. He died prior to arrival.'

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