Woman has now lost two boyfriends to racing tragedies after 11-bike Oulton Park crash

Wales Online

06-05-2025

Woman has now lost two boyfriends to racing tragedies after 11-bike Oulton Park crash
The girlfriend of one of the riders who tragically died in a devastating 11-bike crash at Oulton Park on Monday previously lost another partner to a racing accident nine years ago
Hannah James lost her partner and British Superbikes rider, Shane Richardson, on Monday
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The partner of British Superbikes rider Shane Richardson, who tragically died in the 11-bike collision at Oulton Park, had previously lost her boyfriend to a separate motorcycle crash nine years ago.
A horrific accident occurred at the Cheshire circuit on Monday when a British Supersport Championship rider lost control at Turn One and was thrown into the path of his fellow competitors. This resulted in a pileup and one bike catching fire, with medics swiftly arriving at the scene.
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Tragically, two riders lost their lives: Owen Jenner, 21, and Astro-JJR Hippo Suzuki racer Mr Richardson, 29. The race was subsequently abandoned. Mr Jenner was rushed to the circuit medical centre for further resuscitation treatment, but sadly succumbed to a "catastrophic head injury", according to the organisers. He was the 2024 British GP2 champion and was signed to Rapid Honda.
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Mr Richardson suffered severe chest injuries and passed away en route to Royal Stoke University Hospital after receiving trackside treatment. The New Zealander is survived by his two children and girlfriend, Hannah James, a former grid girl. In a heartbreaking twist, Ms James had previously lost a partner to a separate racing accident, as reported by the Mail.
In 2016, during the Oliver's Mount Spring Cup, rider Billy Redmayne was involved in an accident on the North Yorkshire track and was airlifted to hospital. Sadly, he later died surrounded by family and loved ones, including Ms James, who was dating him at the time of his death at just 25 years old.
The tragic incident at Old Hall corner during the British Supersport Championship on Monday has sadly resulted in the death of Mr Richardson, and this marks the second time in a decade that Ms James has endured the loss of a boyfriend to the sport.
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Mr Richardson passed away on Monday
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A third competitor, Tom Tunstall, aged 47, suffered severe injuries near Little Budworth and was given on-track treatment alongside his fellow riders before being moved to Royal Stoke University Hospital with substantial back and abdominal trauma.
Morgan McLaren-Wood, also caught up in the crash, was among five riders who walked away with minor injuries - the others being Carl Harris, Max Morgan, Cameron Hall, and Freddie Barnes. Following the incident, Mr McLaren-Wood expressed his sorrow online.
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"Struggling to find the words for what happened today," posted Mr McLaren-Wood on social media. "Rest in peace, Shane and Owen. My heart goes out to both of their families during this heartbreaking time."
Further to the accident, a statement was put forth by the Motorcycle Circuit Racing Control Board and MotorSport Vision Racing which stated: "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.
Emergency services rushed to the scene of the crash
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"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. The Motorcycle Circuit Racing Control Board and MotorSport Vision Racing are investigating the full circumstances of the incident in conjunction with the Coroner and Cheshire Constabulary."
The tragic collision occurred at Turn One
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Another update was issued by Cheshire Constabulary, which read: "Police are investigating two deaths on behalf of the coroner following a multiple collision at Oulton Park - Monday 5 May.
"Emergency services were called to the scene following the collision, which resulted in two riders being fatally injured and another with serious injuries.
"Due to the severity of the incident and ongoing medical intervention, the remainder of the event was cancelled. The two riders who sadly died have been named as Owen Jenner (21) and Shane Richardson (29).
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"The Motorcycle Circuit Racing Control Board and MotorSport Vision Racing are investigating the full circumstances of the incident in conjunction with the Coroner and Cheshire Police."