Oulton Park crash: Police launch investigation after two killed in horror 11-bike smash

Cheshire Police have confirmed they are investigating after two riders were killed in an horrific 11-bike crash at Oulton Park racetrack. The incident took place at the British Supersport Championship race on Monday.

Owen Jenner, 21, and Shane Richardson, 29, have lost their lives while six others are injured. A chain reaction saw 11 riders in total fall from their bikes in what has been called a 'catastrophic accident'.

Emergency services were called to the scene and the remainder of the event has been cancelled. Richardson, from New Zealand, was racing for the Astro-JJR Hippo Suzuki team, while British star Jenner was competing for Rapid Honda.

"Police are investigating two deaths on behalf of the coroner following a multiple collision at Oulton Park this afternoon (Monday 5 May)," Cheshire Police said in a statement.

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"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).

"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."

Tom Tunstall, a 47-year-old rider for SRG Specialist Risk Group Ducati, has been transferred to Royal Stoke University Hospital with significant back and abdominal injuries. Five other riders were treated at the track for minor injuries, while three more escaped unharmed.

Motor Sport Vision Racing, who operate the Oulton Park track, confirmed a full investigation had been launched in conjunction with the Coroner and Cheshire Constabulary.

An MSVR 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.

"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.

"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.

"Tom Tunstall (47) was initially treated on the track and was taken to the circuit medical centre, he was later transferred to Royal Stoke University Hospital with significant back and abdominal injuries.

"A further five riders were transferred to the circuit medical centre with minor injuries, which did not require transfer to hospital. These riders were #9 Carl Harris, #39 Max Morgan, #48 Cameron Hall, #78 Freddie Barnes, #95 Morgan McLaren-Wood.

"Three further riders were also involved but were uninjured. These riders were #25 Lewis Jones, #37 Corey Tinker and #90 George Edwards. 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."