Brands Hatch crash claims life of Jones
Published Date:
05 August 2008
BRITISH motorcyclist Craig Jones has died following his accident in Sunday's British round of the World Supersport Championship.
The 23-year-old from Northwich fell as he challenged for the lead in the race at Brands Hatch and was hit by a following rider.
The race was immediately stopped and Jones received medical attention at the circuit before being air-lifted to the Royal London Hospital for further treatment. However, he died in the early hours of yesterday morning.
Jones' team manager at Parkalgar Honda, Simon Buckmaster, said: "It is with great sadness that we learned Craig passed away in the early hours. His family pass on thanks to all well-wishers."
The full article contains 119 words and appears in The Scotsman newspaper.
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Last Updated:
04 August 2008 11:54 PM
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Source:
The Scotsman
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Location:
Edinburgh
