Death of two young pilots aged 21 and 29 in a tragic accident during the superbike in England

Tuesday 06th May 2025 11:10 AM

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A tragic motorcycle accident during the British Superbike championship in Oulton Park cost the life of two pilots aged 21 and 29, this Monday, May 2025.

This Monday, May 5, 2025, the British Superbike championship was struck by a tragedy during the Supersport race on the circuit of Oulton Park, in Cheshire, England. A serious accident occurred from the first turn, involving eleven motorcycles And injuring several pilots in their fall. The organizers immediately decided to interrupt the competition to allow help to intervene. Unfortunately, Two runners lost their lives following this incident. A third is in critical condition, according to the information provided by the authorities to several media present on the spot.

Pilots Owen Jenner and Shane Richardson die in a terrible accident during the Superbike

The race organizers shared a press release, expressing their sadness after the announcement of the death of the two pilots. “”This devastating incident threw a shadow on today’s racesand we send our most sincere thoughts to all those who have been affected by this tragedy“they said. The victims are the British Owen Jenner, 21, and New Zealanders Shane Richardson, 29 years old. The rescue teams tried to resuscitate Owen Jenner around the circuit, but he died of serious head injuries. Shane Richardson, for his part, was transported to the hospital, but He had to be declared dead even before his arrival in the emergency room. Another pilot, Tom Tunstall, is hospitalized with significant trauma on the back and abdomen, while five other runners were also injured more slightly during the accident.

Tragic incident at the Superbike: two young pilots in the promising future

Owen Jenner and Shane Richardson were very promising pilots. The Briton had already won several titles, including those of British Junior Supersport in 2020, British Junior Superstock in 2023 and British GP2 in 2024. For his part, the New Zealander had just been renewed in the Astro JJR Hippo Suzuki team.

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