British Superbikes release acquitted health update on the third ‘considerably injured’ rider from the hospital, after two men were killed in ‘one of the worst smashes ever’

A health update was issued on the condition of a British Superbikes driver who was taken to the hospital on Monday after the 11-man crash.

Two British Superbikes riders unfortunately lost their lives after an 11-man crash in Oulton Park, with the event thoroughly canceled. The horrible incident on Monday saw eleven riders falling in turn one.

Although medical staff rushed to the stage, Owen Jenner, 21, and Shane Richardson, 29, tragically their lives as a result of the crash.

Colleague rider Tom Tunstall, 47, suffered serious injury and was taken to the hospital.

Tunstall was initially reported that the considerable back and abdominal injury had sustained the crash.

A Motorsport Vision Racing (MSVR) explanation confirmed that Tunstall is currently in the Royal Stoke University Hospital, where the rider has sustained a broken bone in his neck.

Tom Tunstall has had a broken bone in his neck in the 11-man British Superbikes crash that resulted in the death of two riders

Tunstall, 47, was treated in the Royal Stoke Hospital after the crash on Monday

Shane Richardson (left) was declared dead before he arrived in the hospital, while Owen Jenner (right) died of a ‘catastrophic’ head injury

“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 in the Royal Stoke Hospital,” said the statement.

“Although his condition is serious, he is stable and gets the best possible treatment.

‘Doctors keep a close eye on his progress and will determine in the coming days whether surgery will be necessary.

“At the moment a slow but hopefully fully recovery is expected.”

The moving scenes on Monday were caught live on TV when a rider lost control that came from the first turn, causing him to go over the asphalt skid and another competitor.

Jenner was treated on trackside but died of a ‘catastrophic’ head injury despite further resuscitation treatment in the Medical Center of the circuit.

Richardson was also treated on the course before he was transferred to Royal Stoke University Hospital with severe breast injury. He died before arrival.

The five other riders who sustained injuries are Carl Harris, Morgan McLaren-Wood, Max Morgan, Cameron Hall and Freddie Barnes.

The riders were all in line for a British Superbikes race in Oulton Park on Monday afternoon

The race started when the riders looked forward in the early stages

A stack of 11 bike took place in the first turn and two riders died as a result of the horror crash

Cheshire Constabulary has confirmed that an investigation into the crash is underway, in coordination with the coroner and racing authorities.

“The police are investigating two dead on behalf of the coroner after a multiple collision in Oulton Park – Monday 5 May,” said a police spokesperson.

In an official statement on Monday, Motorsport Vision Racing (MSVR) confirmed the terrible news that both Jenner and Richardson had died.

The explanation began: ‘At the start of the Quattro Group British Supersport Championship Race in Oulton Park, who left Turn One, Old Hall Corner in the first round, there was a chain reaction incident where 11 riders fall.

‘The race was stopped immediately and trackside medical services implemented.

‘Due to the extreme severity of the incident and the constant medical intervention, the rest of the British Superbike Championship event was canceled.

Jenner (shown on the right track during a race last October) died of a ‘catastrophic’ head injury

Richardson is depicted in action during the National Superstock 600 Championship in 2019

“This catastrophic accident has led to two riders being fatally injured and another significant injury is being injured.”

On Jenner, the statement continued: “Owen Jenner (21) was initially treated by drill and then brought to the Circuit Medical Center, where he died of a catastrophic head injury despite further resuscitation treatment.”

Richardson was then confirmed that it also died.

The statement added: ‘Shane Richardson (29) was initially treated on the track and then brought to the Circuit Medical Center before being transferred to Royal Stoke University Hospital with serious breast injuries. He died before arrival. ‘