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Scottish Sun
06-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
First survivor of British Superbike crash breaks silence after championship race horror left two riders dead
A SURVIVOR of the horrific 11-man British superbike crash has broken their silence after two fellow riders tragically died. Shane Richardson, 29, and Owen Jenner, 21, lost their lives after the shocking collision and pile-up at Oulton Park, Cheshire, on Monday. 3 Morgan McLaren-Wood shared a touching message to Shane and Owen, following the tragedy on Monday Credit: Instagram 3 Shane Richardson, 29, tragically died in the crash at Oulton Park Credit: Instagram 3 Owen Jenner, 21, also lost his life in the collision and subsequent pile-up Credit: Instagram The riders went down at the very first turn of the race, with horrific live footage showing how one racer lost control before skidding across the tarmac into the path of other bikers. Now, fellow rider Morgan McLaren-Wood has taken to social media to share his emotions, following the tragic deaths. He wrote: "Struggling to find the words for what happened today. Rest in peace, Shane and Owen. "My heart goes out to both of their families during this heartbreaking time." Read More on Motorsport DOUBLE TRAGEDY Girlfriend of Superbike rider killed in smash lost ex in race 9 years ago Owen had been treated trackside, following the disaster, but tragically died due to a "catastrophic" head injury, despite undertaking further resuscitation treatment at the circuit. Shane, who was dad to two kids, was also treated on site by medical teams for severe chest injuries. He was rushed to Royal Stoke University Hospital but sadly died prior to arrival. Tom Tunstall, 47, was also quickly taken to Royal Stoke University Hospital with significant back and abdominal injuries, while five other riders, including Morgan, were treated for minor injuries at the track. In the tragic "chain reaction" crash on Monday, multiple bikes began piling into each other, after one rider lost control and veered across their paths. One bike even caught fire in the devastating scenes as medics rushed to try and limit the damage. Haunting final post of tragic Shane Richardson just hours before fatal crash at Superbikes event The event at Oulton Park was subsequently cancelled, and a police investigation has been launched into the tragedy. Shortly after the crash, the Motorcycle Circuit Racing Control Board and MotorSport Vision Racing issued a statement confirming the tragic deaths of Shane and Owen. While Shane died from his "severe chest injuries", Owen tragically passed away after suffering a "catastrophic head injury". The statement read: "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. "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." Cheshire Police also confirmed it would be investigating the two deaths. A spokesman for the force said: "Police are investigating two deaths on behalf of the coroner following a multiple collision at Oulton Park this afternoon. 'Emergency services were called to the scene following the collision which resulted in two riders being fatally injured and another with serious injuries." More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
Daily Mail
06-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Girlfriend of British Superbikes rider who died in 11-bike pile up suffers double tragedy after previous boyfriend was killed in motorcycle race nine years ago
The girlfriend of a British Superbikes rider who was killed in a horrific 11-bike smash has suffered a double tragedy after losing her former partner in a motorcycle crash nine years ago. Shane Richardson, 29, and Owen Jenner, 21, died following a devastating multi-bike collision that saw the 11 riders go down at the very first turn of Monday's race at Oulton Park, Cheshire. The shocking crash, captured live on television, showed one rider lose control exiting Turn One - Old Hall Corner - before skidding across the tarmac and into the path of other competitors. What followed was a terrifying chain reaction, with multiple bikes piling into each other and one catching fire as medics rushed to the scene. Among the fatalities was Mr Richardson, who leaves behind two children and his partner, Hannah James, a former grid girl. In a heartbreaking tribute, Ms James updated her profile picture with a photo of herself and Mr Richardson, beaming at the camera alongside their two children. In a tragic twist, this is the second time Ms James has lost a boyfriend during a motorcycle race. Her former partner, Billy Redmayne, died following a crash in an accident at the Oliver's Mount Spring Cup in North Yorkshire in 2016. Mr Redmayne was airlifted to hospital, but his brain injuries were too severe to recover from, and he passed away surrounded by his loved ones, including Ms James, aged just 25. Monday's tragic crash was shown on live TV, but the Oulton Park event was subsequently cancelled as medical personnel rushed to the scene. Shortly afterwards, the Motorcycle Circuit Racing Control Board and MotorSport Vision Racing released a statement confirming that Richardson and Jenner had died from the injuries they sustained. The statement read: '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. '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.' In addition to the motorsport authorities conducting an investigation, the police have also launched their own probe. 'Police are investigating two deaths on behalf of the coroner following a multiple collision at Oulton Park this afternoon - Monday 5 May,' a police spokesperson said. As James grieves the tragic loss of her boyfriend, Richardson's final social media from before his death has emerged. Richardson had taken to Instagram to share an interview as he expressed his excitement for Monday's race. He said: 'Sprint race was good. Bad start, went backwards quite a few positions. 'But we managed to figure it out, get some good consistent pace going, matching the times with a few of the boys ahead of us. 'So yeah, looking forward to tomorrow, hopefully get a better start and be a bit more in the mix.'
New Straits Times
06-05-2025
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Two dead in 11-rider British Supersport crash at Oulton Park
LONDON: Supersport riders Owen Jenner, 21, and Shane Richardson, 29, died after a crash involving 11 bikes at the start of a race at Oulton Park yesterday, circuit owners Motor Sport Vision (MSV) said. Tom Tunstall, 47, was in hospital with significant back and abdominal injuries and a further five riders were taken to the medical centre with minor injuries at the circuit in northern England. The race was stopped immediately after the chain-reaction crash at the exit to turn one on the opening lap, with the British Superbike championship event then cancelled. MSV said British rider Jenner was treated trackside initially but died from a catastrophic head injury after being taken to the circuit medical centre. New Zealander Richardson was also treated trackside and then at the medical centre but died with severe chest injuries prior to arrival at Royal Stoke University Hospital. MSV said it and the Motorcycle Circuit Racing Control Board were investigating along with the coroner and police.
Daily Record
06-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Record
First Oulton Park crash survivor breaks silence following horror 11-bike accident that saw 2 drivers killed
Shane Richardson and Owen Jenner were killed in a horror crash at Oulton Park in Cheshire on Sunday with five other riders involved in the incident, but escaped with minor injuries A survivor of the horror Oulton Park crash that claimed the lives of two riders has broken his silence. Morgan McLaren-Wood emerged with only minor injuries and expressed his deep sorrow, stating on social media that he was "struggling to find the words" following the tragedy that took the lives of fellow New Zealander Shane Richardson and Englishman Owen Jenner during a British Supersport Championship event. The horrific crash happened on the first bend of the race at Oulton Park, where 11 bikes were caught up in the mayhem. Richardson suffered critical chest injuries and passed away whilst being moved to Royal Stoke University Hospital after receiving treatment on the track and at the circuit medical centre. He is survived by two young children. Rapid Honda's Owen Jenner succumbed to a terrible head injury sustained in the crash, dying at the circuit's medical facility. Alongside McLaren-Wood, another four riders – Carl Harris, Max Morgan, Cameron Hall, and Freddie Barnes – were also caught up in the incident but fortunately suffered only minor injuries. Three other competitors – Lewis Jones, Corey Tinker, and George Edwards – walked away unhurt from the carnage. Following the incident, McLaren-Wood reached out through social platforms: "Struggling to find the words for what happened today. Rest in peace, Shane and Owen. My heart goes out to both of their families during this heartbreaking time." President of Motorcycling New Zealand, Michael McLeod, remarked on the profound impact that Richardson's death has had on the motorcycle racing community, highlighting the significant role the 29 year old played in supporting up-and-coming riders within the sport. He told the Herald: "It's a tragic shock to the motorcycle racing community in New Zealand because he's such a well-respected competitor and mentor to a lot of young up-and-coming riders that are now competing in Europe and England as well. He was a fantastic guy, he'd always stop and have a chat. He's a real nice bloke and it's a real shame." The race organiser has confirmed that the rest of the event has been cancelled while they begin an investigation into the fatal incident. A statement from the Motorcycle Circuit Racing Control Board and MotorSport Vision Racing said: "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 Supersport Championship is a feeder series for the main Superbikes event. Last year, New Zealander Richardson finished eighth in the standings with 146 points, and this season marked Jenner's second year in the championship. You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers and Celtic pages, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. We're also WhatsApp where we bring all the latest breaking news and transfer gossip directly to you phone. Join our Rangers community here and our Celtic community here.
Daily Mirror
06-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
First rider involved in fatal 11-bike Oulton Park crash breaks silence following tragedy
Morgan McLaren-Wood was involved in the fatal incident that killed two riders at Oulton Park following an 11-man crash but the New Zealander escaped with minor injuries Morgan McLaren-Wood was among those involved in the fatal incident at Oulton Park but escaped with minor injuries and said he was 'struggling to find the words" following the deaths of two riders. Shane Richardson, another New Zealander, and Englishman Owen Jenner were killed at a British Supersport Championship event. The pair were fatally injured on the first corner of the race at Oulton Park with 11 bikes involved in a huge crash. Richardson suffered severe chest injuries in the crash and was treated trackside before being taken to the circuit medical centre. He died while being transferred to Royal Stoke University Hospital. He leaves behind two young children. Rapid Honda rider Jenner died of a catastrophic head injury at the circuit's medical centre. McLaren-Wood was among five riders, including Carl Harris, Max Morgan, Cameron Hall, Freddie Barnes, who were involved in the crash but only had minor injuries. Three others - Lewis Jones, Corey Tinker and George Edwards - escaped unhurt. McLaren-Wood said in a post on social media: 'Struggling to find the words for what happened today. Rest in peace, Shane and Owen. My heart goes out to both of their families during this heartbreaking time.' Motorcycling New Zealand president Michael McLeod said that Richardson's death had rocked the community with the 29-year-old playing a huge role in helping those rising through the ranks. He told the Herald: 'It's a tragic shock to the motorcycle racing community in New Zealand because he's such a well-respected competitor and mentor to a lot of young up-and-coming riders that are now competing in Europe and England as well. He was a fantastic guy, he'd always stop and have a chat. He's a real nice bloke and it's a real shame.' The race organiser confirmed that the remainder of the event would be cancelled as they begun investigating the circumstances of the fatal incident. A statement from Motorcycle Circuit Racing Control Board and MotorSport Vision Racing read: '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 Supersport Championship serves as a support series to the main Superbikes event. New Zealander Richardson finished eighth in last year's standings after landing 146 points, while this was Jenner's second year racing in the championship.
