THE DEVASTATED girlfriend of a British Superbike rider who died in a horrific pile-up lost her previous boyfriend in a tragic motorcycle crash nine years ago.
Hannah James, a former grid girl, lost her boyfriend Shane Richardson, 29, after he died, alongside Owen Jenner, 21, in the devastating 11-bike smash on Monday.
The riders went down at the very first turn of the race at Oulton Park in Cheshire, with horrific live footage showing how one rider lost control before skidding across the tarmac into the path of other racers.
It has now been revealed that Hannah had also lost her previous boyfriend, Billy Redmayne, 25, to a horrific racing accident in 2016.
On Monday, Shane passed away after being treated for “severe chest injuries”;, following the 11-man pile-up which was witnessed on live TV.
21-year-old Owen was also killed following the shocking crash at the Quattro Group British Supersport Championship.
Shane’s heartbroken girlfriend has since shared an emotional family photo, showing Shane proudly standing with his young daughter, Maddie, while holding his toddler son, Max.
Next to a broken heart emoji, one friend wrote: “The most picture perfect family.
“Your love for each other was beautiful, which will live on in beautiful Maddie and Max.
“Sending so much love to you all.”;
It’s the second tragedy for Hannah, following the death of Billy in 2016.
The paratrooper suffered fatal injuries in a tragic crash at the Oliver’s Mount Spring Cup in Scarborough.
His life support machine was then turned off on their two-year anniversary.
Billy, of Laxey on the Isle of Man, won the Junior Manx Grand Prix in 2015 and was considered one of the sport’s hottest prospects.
Hannah posted on Facebook: “Today was also the day that I lay in Billy’s arms whilst he took his last breath.
“Words cannot describe how hard this is for us all, and to be honest it hasn’t really sunk in yet.
“Saying goodbye to him was the hardest thing I have ever done.
“Happy Anniversary Billy. Sleep tight my love, until we meet again.”;
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