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First survivor of British Superbike crash breaks silence after championship race horror left two riders dead

Published on May 06, 2025 at 11:35 AM

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 on Monday.

Instagram tribute to Shane and Owen with photos.
Morgan McLaren-Wood shared a touching message to Shane and Owen, following the crash on Monday

The riders went down at the very first turn of the race in Cheshire, 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.”;

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 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.

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Owen Jenner and Shane Richardson with a BMW S1000RR motorcycle.
Shane Richardson, 29, tragically died in the crash at Oulton Park
Owen Jenner, 21, holding a blue and green Shoei motorcycle helmet.
Owen Jenner, 21, also lost his life in the collision and subsequent pile-up

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